Authorities estimate the seized gold ornaments represent Tk2.85 crore in revenue as customs prepares a case under anti-smuggling laws.
TBS Report
25 October, 2026, 05:35 pm
Last modified: 25 October, 2026, 05:40 pm
A passenger arriving from Jeddah was detained with 1.482kg of gold ornaments at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram today (25 October) after a joint operation by intelligence agencies and customs officials.
The gold was concealed in the passenger's hand luggage and clothing, according to a press release issued by the airport's public relations department.
Officials became suspicious of the passenger's movements near baggage belt No. 1 in the arrival hall around 11:50am and recovered the gold during a search.
The passenger was identified as Md Sharif, a member of Manik Travels and Tours Hajj Kafela, who arrived from Jeddah.
Authorities estimated the revenue associated with the seized gold at Tk2.847 crore.
The operation was conducted under the supervision of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), National Security Intelligence (NSI), other intelligence agencies and airport customs officials.
After the quantity of gold was determined, the recovered ornaments were handed over to airport customs, the press release said.
The Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate is proceeding with a case against the passenger under anti-smuggling laws, according to airport authorities.
They also said surveillance would continue to prevent gold smuggling and foreign currency laundering through the airport.