The accused, who had arrived from Jeddah, were arrested in separate cases and the gold, weighing 1.89 kg approximately and worth around Rs 1.21 crore, was seized.
Bengaluru authorities remain vigilant, thwarting attempts to smuggle gold through innovative means. The use of family members, especially children, in such illegal activities is a growing concern, prompting increased scrutiny and security measures at the airport.
The complainant, Danish Sheikh, informed the police that he flew to Dubai on October 9 at the behest of his acquaintance in Vadodara who arranged for his tickets and accommodation and paid him Rs 20,000 to smuggle gold, an official said.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) arrested two persons from the international airport for allegedly trying to smuggle 8.230kg of gold in the form of paste, valued at Rs4.54 crore.