New Delhi/Agartala:
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted a major trans-border gold smuggling syndicate after carrying out coordinated searches in Delhi and Agartala.
According to officials, investigations revealed a well-organised international network with links stretching to Dubai and Bangladesh. The syndicate was allegedly involved in smuggling gold into India through illegal routes and distributing it across multiple cities.
During the raids, the DRI seized gold worth over ₹40 crore along with cash amounting to ₹2.9 crore. Several incriminating documents and digital evidence were also recovered, indicating large-scale operations and money trails.
Sources said the network had been active for a long time and used couriers and hawala channels to move both gold and money.
Further investigation is underway to identify key masterminds and other associates involved in the racket.
Officials stated that more arrests and seizures are likely as the probe progresses.
