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Crime
DRI Nabs Five Suspects in Gold Smuggling Probe in Telangana
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 12:42 AM
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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has arrested five individuals suspected of involvement in a gold smuggling operation in Telangana, according to reports.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) announced that five persons were taken into custody in connection with an alleged gold smuggling racket in Telangana. The arrests were made following a coordinated operation by DRI officials, who acted on intelligence inputs about the illegal movement of gold across state borders.
Investigators said the suspects are believed to have been part of a network that attempted to evade customs duties by concealing gold shipments. Details of the quantity of gold involved or any seizures have not been disclosed pending further inquiry.
The DRI has opened a formal case under the Customs Act and is conducting a thorough investigation to trace the source of the contraband and identify any additional accomplices. Senior officials emphasized that strict enforcement will continue to curb smuggling activities that undermine revenue collection.
No statements from the arrested individuals have been released, and legal proceedings are expected to commence after the filing of a charge sheet. The agency reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the nation’s economic interests through vigilant monitoring of cross‑border trade.
Investigators said the suspects are believed to have been part of a network that attempted to evade customs duties by concealing gold shipments. Details of the quantity of gold involved or any seizures have not been disclosed pending further inquiry.
The DRI has opened a formal case under the Customs Act and is conducting a thorough investigation to trace the source of the contraband and identify any additional accomplices. Senior officials emphasized that strict enforcement will continue to curb smuggling activities that undermine revenue collection.
No statements from the arrested individuals have been released, and legal proceedings are expected to commence after the filing of a charge sheet. The agency reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the nation’s economic interests through vigilant monitoring of cross‑border trade.