WorldPhoto: Deccan HeraldGold Smuggling at Bengaluru Airport Triples in 7 Months
Gold smuggling cases at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru nearly tripled in the first seven months of 2026-27, with 123 cases reported from April to October. Customs seized about 34 kg of gold worth Rs 51.52 crore and arrested 27 people. The rise follows a customs duty hike on gold to 15% in May 2026, up from 6%, incentivizing smuggling.
Deccan Herald··Bengaluru

