import duty evasion
Gold Smuggling Surges in India as Festive Demand Drives Record Prices and Supply Shortages
Oct 16, 2025 10:25 pm CST
Amid record gold prices and approaching Diwali festivals, India faces a spike in gold smuggling with margins exceeding Rs 1.15 million per kilogram. Officials report increased illegal imports as supply shortages push premiums to decade-high levels, creating lucrative opportunities for smugglers despite reduced import duties.
Operation Numkhor: Customs Investigates Toyota Land Cruiser in Bhutan-Kerala Car Smuggling Network
Sep 25, 2025 05:46 pm CST
Customs officials are investigating a 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser registered in Arunachal Pradesh as part of Operation Numkhor, a larger probe into suspected vehicle smuggling from Bhutan to Kerala. With 38 vehicles already seized and celebrity-owned cars under scrutiny, authorities believe over 200 Bhutan-registered vehicles are operating illegally in Kerala after evading proper import duties.