New Delhi 29.08.2023 : On 29.08.2023 at about 0415 hrs, on the basis of behaviour detection, CISF surveillance and intelligence staff of Terminal-2, CSMI Airport, Mumbai noticed suspicious activities of two passengers, who were roaming near Boarding Gate No. 46 of Level 3, domestic departure.
They were kept under electronic as well as physical surveillance. During surveillance it was observed that one of them picked a black bag from the floor near boarding gate No. 46 at Level 3 of the airport. On strong suspicion the passengers were intercepted by CISF staff for questioning. The passengers were later identified as Mohammad Hiras (Indian) and Mohammad Rusaith (Sri Lankan) who were supposed to travel from Mumbai to Bangalore by Air India Flight No. AI 603 (STD 0645 hrs).
On tactfully questioning they accepted that the bag was thrown by an International transit passenger from Boarding Gate No. 46 located at Level 4, International Boarding Gates Area. There is visible gap between Level 4 and Level 3 and that International passenger used that gap to throw the bag. The apprehended passengers confirmed that the bag contains 23 pieces of oval shape yellow metal weighing approximately 8800 gms, which were wrapped with black tape for concealment. Later, both passengers Mohammad Hiras and Mohammad Rusaith alongwith 23 oval shape yellow metal weighing about 8800 gm worth approximately INR 4 Crore, were handed over to AIU/ Custom officials for further action in the matter.
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