Two women from Kenya who smuggled 6 kg of gold worth Rs 3 crore were arrested at Mumbai International Airport. Customs officials seized 3.5 kg of gold worth Rs 1.60 crore and 2.5 kg of gold worth Rs 1.30 crore from the women. The duo has been remanded to judicial custody.
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Two gold smuggling attempts were busted at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) within 48 hours. Four smugglers, including a woman, were apprehended on arrival from the Gulf. A total of 5.4kg of gold paste worth Rs 2.9 crore was recovered. The accused individuals have been sent to jail and an ongoing investigation is being conducted.
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The Indian government has announced plans to end the Free Movement Regime (FMR) along the India-Myanmar border. The FMR, implemented in 2018, allows visa-free travel for residents within 16 km of the border. However, it has been misused by insurgent groups to carry out attacks and escape to Myanmar. The government aims to strengthen border security, curb the influx of illegal immigrants, and disrupt smuggling networks. Fencing along the entire border will be implemented and visas will be required for cross-border travel.
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Two Chinese nationals have been apprehended by Nepal’s Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) for their alleged involvement in a gold smuggling case. This brings the total number of arrests in the case to 23.
