11 gold bars recovered at Delhi airport after 2 passengers from Dubai closely tracked

The recovery was made after authorities followed two passengers, a man and a woman, both of whom had arrived from Dubai on an Emirates flight - EK-514. The customs officials recovered 11 gold bars from a bag at the Indira Gandhi Internal Airport (IGI) in Delhi on Friday. The recovery was made after authorities followed two passengers, a man and a woman, both of whom had arrived from Dubai on an Emirates flight - EK-514. Eleven gold bars recovered during baggage inspection at Delhi airport.While the woman was discreetly tracked on basis of specific intel, the male passenger was followed on the basis of profiling, the Customs officials said in a statement. “During the course, it was observed that the lady passenger was talking to the male passenger outside the washroom near belt numbers 12 and 13,” the statement read. The woman was intercepted at the exit of the Customs green channel but nothing was found upon the X-Ray and the use of Door Frame Metal Detector (DFMD) on the baggage. While the results remained the same upon the X-Ray of the male passenger's baggage as well, a loud beep was heard upon the use of DFMD, leading to the recovery of 11 gold bars. These included ten 10 tolas bar and one 1 kg bar, cumulatively weighing 2,168 grams.Upon recovery, the goods were handed over to Shift-B for further necessary action. Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read MoreDelhiCustomsDelhi AirportGet the latest India News, breaking headlines and real-time updates from across the country. Stay informed about politics, government policies, crime, weather major national developments and Karnataka Bandh LIVE.