According to information, Gadkar travelled from Dubai to Goa by Air India flight AI-994. She reached the airport at around 4.30 am. On searching her, customs officials found the gold bars tied around her legs and stomach.
Gadkar revealed that she had gone to Dubai a few days ago in search of a job, but was unable to find any. She came into contact with one Attaullah, who asked her to be a ‘carrier’. “She claims that she was assured a sum of Rs 10,000 after successfully smuggling the gold into Bhatkal,” said a source.
This is the second major seizure in June. On June 11, the air intelligence unit at Dabolim airport caught Bhatkal resident Sajeed Ahmed Ekkier with 7.705 kg of gold worth Rs 2.15 crore.
that he had smuggled from Dubai.
