Ahmedabad: Customs officials have seized around 75 prohibited drones from parcels received from abroad at the Foreign Post Office in the Shahibaug area of the city and have launched an investigation. The value of each seized drone ranges between ₹50,000 and ₹1 lakh. Earlier, passengers had attempted to bring such drones through Ahmedabad airport. With increased vigilance and stricter confiscation at the airport, these drones are now being ordered through international parcels routed via the...Read More

New Delhi: The Central Government has notified the Baggage Rules, 2026. New Customs Baggage (Declaration and Processing) Regulations, 2026 and a Master Circular have also been issued. "These measures reflect facilitative and revised provisions for international passengers and in line with new economic conditions, rising travel volumes and passenger expectations. The changes have been aimed at in consultation with stakeholders including Ministries, airport operators, and feedback from passengers,...Read More

Ahmedabad: On specific intelligence, Air Intelligence Unit(AIU) of Ahmedabad Customs, at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel international airport in Ahmedabad, intercepted a passenger departing to Bangkok by VZ-571 on January 14 today and seized undeclared US Dollars and Great British Pounds worth ₹42.06 lakh under Customs Act & FEMA. Investigation was underway on why such a big amount was being carried and what was the purpose and whether the activity is linked to Narco, cyber fraud or any other crime...Read More

Ahmedabad: Customs personnel posted at the Red Channel of international airports, including Ahmedabad Airport, must now compulsorily wear body-worn cameras (BWCs) while on duty, a step aimed at improving transparency, accountability and public trust. According to reports, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) issued an internal circular last month mandating the use of BWCs during all passenger interactions within airport premises. Officers are instructed to clearly inform passe...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Customs Department at Ahmedabad Airport has seized USD 40,000 from a Dubai-bound passenger in a major foreign currency smuggling case. The incident took place on November 16, when CISF personnel alerted customs officials about a suspicious passenger preparing to board SpiceJet flight SG-15. During a thorough examination of the passenger’s handbag, officers discovered US dollars concealed inside two white envelopes. The undeclared foreign currency, valued at ₹35.10 lakh, had...Read More

Ahmedabad: The customs department at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport arrested two passengers arriving from Hanoi after finding 8.4 kg of hydroponic marijuana on them. Officials said the duo was intercepted on suspicion, and a check of their baggage led to the recovery of 16 vacuum-sealed transparent packets containing a greenish substance. Tests later confirmed it to be marijuana. Both passengers were taken into custody under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances...Read More