Delhi Customs seized 816 grams of 24-carat gold bangles. X/DELHI CUSTOMS

Two travellers from Dubai were arrested after being caught smuggling gold into India, the Delhi Customs announced in a post on social media. The two passengers were arrested by Customs on October 11 while attempting to smuggle 816 grams of 24-carat gold in the form of bangles. The authority stated that a further investigation into the matter is ongoing. Customs shared a video showing one of the passengers removing the bangles concealed under his sleeves: In India, male passengers residing abroad for over a year can bring up to 20 grams of gold jewelry valued at a maximum of Dh2,500 (Rs50,000) duty-free, while female passengers can bring up to 40 grams with a value cap of Dh5,000 (Rs100,000). Meanwhile, Indian passport holders returning to India after at least six months abroad can import a maximum of one kilogram of gold, including ornaments, upon payment of customs duties. FLE/Expat Media
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