Kenyan woman arrested for smuggling gold into Mumbai

A Kenyan woman has been arrested on suspicion of smuggling 3.40 kilos of gold into Mumbai, India.

The woman, identified as Sahra Mohamed, was intercepted by the Customs Department’s Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) near the exit gate of the Customs arrival baggage hall after crossing the green channel and heading towards the main exit.

During an inspection of her luggage, Customs officials discovered 17 pieces of 22-carat melted gold bars concealed in her innerwear, as well as various 21-carat jewelry concealed on her body.

Mohamed is a resident of Nairobi and was arriving in Mumbai on Kenya Airways flight number KQ202 on September 30. She is currently being held for 14 days as authorities probe the smuggling racket.

The case is a reminder of the sophisticated smuggling networks that operate around the world. Gold is a precious metal that is often targeted by smugglers, as it can be easily transported and concealed.

Customs officials are working to combat smuggling by using a variety of methods, including profiling passengers, screening luggage, and conducting intelligence-based operations.