New Delhi: Customs officers at IGI Airport, Terminal-3, New Delhi, thwarted a gold smuggling attempt through effective Advanced Passenger Information System (APIS) profiling. 

The suspect, Mohammed Iliyas, who had arrived from Jeddah on Flight No. Al-992, was subjected to a detailed examination of his baggage and a personal search. The scrutiny led to the discovery of four oval-shaped capsules weighing 1280 grams, containing gold in chemical paste form. 

A total of 1111 grams of gold, valued at Rs 59,56,304 was seized under Section 110 of the Customs Act, 1962. 

Iliyas, holding a passport issued from Jaipur, was arrested in accordance with Section 104 of the Customs Act, 1962. This successful operation highlights the efficacy of APIS profiling and the relentless efforts of the Customs officers in combating illicit activities at the airport. /BI