Customs officials at Kempegowda International Airport in Devanahalli have seized 3.2 kilograms of gold valued at ₹4.80 crore and arrested two passengers for illegal smuggling. The incident occurred on August 18 when the two individuals arrived in Bengaluru from Singapore. Suspicious activity led officers to stop and inspect the travelers, during which they discovered gold biscuits concealed inside the jackets worn by the suspects. According to Bengaluru Customs officials, the smugglers had hidden a total of 32 gold biscuits within the inner lining of their jackets to evade detection. The seized gold weighed 3.2 kg in total. Both passengers have been arrested under the Customs Act on charges of illegal gold transportation, and authorities are currently investigating the origin of the gold and the circumstances surrounding the smuggling attempt.