Archive · 24 Jan 2026
DRI Busts Gold Smuggling Syndicate in Mumbai
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in Mumbai caught some people who were smuggling gold from Riyadh.
They found gold worth ₹2.88 crore hidden inside a meat grinder that was sent through the mail.
Two people, M.A Shaikh and M.Z. Ujjainwala, were arrested.
They were part of a group that smuggled gold into India because it's very profitable.
Shaikh got paid to help receive the packages.
The DRI is still investigating to find out more about the group and how they were doing this.
DRI officers busted a gold smuggling syndicate operating from Riyadh to Mumbai.
Gold worth ₹2.88 crore was seized, concealed in a meat grinder sent via international courier.
Two individuals, M.A Shaikh and M.Z. Ujjainwala, were arrested for their roles in the smuggling.
Shaikh received ₹15,000-17,000 per consignment for facilitating the smuggling process.
The investigation is ongoing to identify other members and uncover the full extent of the syndicate's operations.
- Who
- Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officers
- What
- Busted a gold smuggling syndicate and seized ₹2.88 crore worth of gold
- When
- January 21 (seizure), Thursday (arrests and statements)
- Where
- International Courier Terminal, Sahar, Andheri-East, Mumbai
- Why
- To dismantle the international smuggling network and gather evidence on the syndicate's operations
- Agency
- Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI)
- Location
- International Courier Terminal, Sahar, Andheri-East, Mumbai
- Gold Seized
- 1816 grams (₹2.88 crore)
- Arrested Individuals
- M.A Shaikh and M.Z. Ujjainwala
- Smuggling Origin
- Riyadh
- Modus Operandi
- Gold concealed in a meat grinder
- Payment per Consignment
- ₹15,000-17,000
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing
