Vadodara Police nab three for smuggling gold powder worth ₹1.81 cr in socks
Vadodara Police have arrested three individuals for trying to smuggle gold powder worth ₹1.81 crore hidden inside socks near Dumas,Vadodara . The police also seized gold powder, e-cigarettes, and liquor bottles during the operation.As per the information shared, the police had received an intel tip-off about potential smuggling activity in the area. Acting on this, they deployed teams at various locations to intercept the suspects. Near Dumas, two individuals arrived in a private vehicle, followed by a bike rider. The police, acting swiftly, detained all three on the spot.The accused have been identified as Ashok Prajapati, Vipul Patel, and Harishchandra Solanki.During the search, the police recovered two trolley bags from Patel and Solanki, containing e-cigarettes, 1 kg and 800 grams of gold powder worth ₹1.81 crore sealed inside black socks, and liquor bottles. The seized e-cigarettes and liquor are valued at ₹1.51 lakh.Preliminary investigation revealed that Prajapati, a resident of Auroville-2, Kalali, Vadodara, sent individuals to Dubai to purchase gold at cheaper rates and instructed them to smuggle it into India to avoid Customs duties.It was also found that the gold was converted into powder form and concealed inside socks to evade detection by metal detectors during transit.
Vadodara Police have arrested three individuals for trying to smuggle gold powder worth ₹1.81 crore hidden inside socks near Dumas,Vadodara . The police also seized gold powder, e-cigarettes, and liquor bottles during the operation.
As per the information shared, the police had received an intel tip-off about potential smuggling activity in the area. Acting on this, they deployed teams at various locations to intercept the suspects. Near Dumas, two individuals arrived in a private vehicle, followed by a bike rider. The police, acting swiftly, detained all three on the spot.
The accused have been identified as Ashok Prajapati, Vipul Patel, and Harishchandra Solanki.
During the search, the police recovered two trolley bags from Patel and Solanki, containing e-cigarettes, 1 kg and 800 grams of gold powder worth ₹1.81 crore sealed inside black socks, and liquor bottles. The seized e-cigarettes and liquor are valued at ₹1.51 lakh.
Preliminary investigation revealed that Prajapati, a resident of Auroville-2, Kalali, Vadodara, sent individuals to Dubai to purchase gold at cheaper rates and instructed them to smuggle it into India to avoid Customs duties.
It was also found that the gold was converted into powder form and concealed inside socks to evade detection by metal detectors during transit.
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