Customs officials at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad intercepted a high-value consignment of 30 luxury Rolex watches during a routine security check. The timepieces, estimated to be worth approximately ₹18 crore, were discovered in the possession of two passengers scheduled to travel to Mumbai.
The detection occurred during the initial luggage scanning process, which flagged several metallic objects in the transit baggage. Airport authorities promptly detained the two individuals to verify the ownership and legal status of the high-value luxury goods.
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Verification of Customs Documentation
Following the detention, the Customs department conducted an exhaustive investigation into the tax filings and procurement details of the watches. The passengers were questioned regarding the purpose of transit and the legitimacy of the documentation provided at the terminal.
The probe focused on whether the items were being moved in violation of domestic transit laws or if they were part of an undeclared commercial consignment. Such high-value interceptions are standard at international gateways to prevent the smuggling of luxury assets across state borders.
Investigation Outcome and Case Closure
After a thorough scrutiny of the submitted records, the Customs authorities confirmed that all necessary tax payments had been cleared. The legal documentation accompanying the 30 Rolex watches was found to be in full compliance with existing regulatory frameworks.
The investigative team officially cleared the duo after establishing that no financial or administrative discrepancies existed. The case has been formally closed, and the passengers were allowed to proceed with their travel to Mumbai with the seized items returned to them.