Shri Ajazuddin, Principal Commissioner, Hyderabad Customs Commissionerate, administered the Integrity Pledge to the officers and staff as part of #VigilanceAwarenessWeek2026, being observed from 26th October to 1st November 2026.
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Gold Smuggling Attempt Foiled at IGI Airport, Delhi!
Delhi Customs officers intercepted a passenger arriving from Sharjah on 10.10.2026 and recovered 241 grams of gold (99.31% purity) ingeniously concealed as wire linings in the corners of two trolley bags.
The recovered gold, valued at approximately ₹35.21 lakh, was seized under the Customs Act, 1962, for further investigation.
Delhi Customs remains vigilant in its efforts to curb smuggling and strengthen border enforcement.
#IGIAirport #CustomsAlert #GoldSeizure #CustomsIGIAatWork #IndianCustoms #AntiSmuggling
@cbic_india @FinMinIndia @Delhicustoms
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Heartiest congratulations to Ms. Sneha S.S., Tax Assistant, Bengaluru North West Commissionerate, for her stellar performance in securing the 🥉 Bronze Medal for India in the Mixed 4×100m Relay at the Asian Games 2026.
Her remarkable achievement is a testament to her dedication, discipline and unwavering pursuit of excellence. CBIC takes immense pride in Ms. Sneha S.S. for bringing glory to the nation and honour to the organisation through her outstanding sporting accomplishment.
CBIC extends its best wishes to Ms. Sneha S.S. for continued success and many more milestones in her sporting journey. 🇮🇳
#AsianGames2026 #Sneha
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As part of Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan, NACIN Vadodara conducted an awareness session on the NDPS Act and prevention of drug abuse for 170 students and Staff members of St. Mary’s School, Gorwa, Vadodara.
The interactive session sensitised students to the harmful consequences of drug abuse, relevant legal provisions and the importance of making informed, healthy and responsible choices. The programme encouraged the youth to become active partners in building a safe, aware and drug-free society.
Say Yes to Life, No to Drugs!
#NACINVadodara #NDPS #NashaMuktBharat #DrugFreeIndia #YouthAwareness #CapacityBuilding
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Drone Smuggling Case Booked at IGI Airport
On 25.09.2026, based on the intelligence developed by Customs officers 3 Indian passengers who arrived from Hong Kong via Vietnam (Flights VN-593 & VN-981) at Terminal-3 were intercepted while crossing the Green Channel.
Detailed baggage search led to recovery of 10 professional-grade Autel Robotics MDX-1 drones with complete accessories (controllers, gimbals with camera, cables, propellers, joysticks, etc.) and an iPhone 18 Pro Max.
Chartered engineer assessment confirmed these to be professional-grade drones with thermal imaging and laser range finders are Military/Defence grade UAV requiring mandatory DGCA registration for each drone. Total market value assessed by the Chartered Engineer is ₹1,03,55,900.
Passengers apprehended and the Goods seized u/s 110(1), Customs Act, 1962. Further investigation underway.
🇮🇳 #IGIAirport #CustomsAlert #DroneSeizure #SafeSkies
@cbic_india @FinMinIndia @Delhicustoms
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Heartiest congratulations to Ms. Pincky Balhara, LDC, CGST Delhi West, on her outstanding achievement of securing the Bronze Medal in the Women’s -78 kg Kurash event at the Asian Games 2026.
With this remarkable performance, Ms. Balhara continues her medal-winning journey at the Asian Games, following her Silver Medal at the 2018 Asian Games.
CBIC takes immense pride in having Ms. Balhara as a member of its family. Her dedication, perseverance and sporting excellence exemplify the spirit of excellence and bring great honour to the organisation.
CBIC wishes Ms. Pincky Balhara continued success in her sporting journey and many more achievements in the years ahead. 🇮🇳
#AsianGames2026 #Kurash #PinckyBalhara
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20th Rozgar Mela was conducted by CGST Hyderabad Zone. Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi @narendramodi virtually distributed offer of appointments to 51000 appointees. In Hyderabad, Hon’ble MoS, Home Affairs Shri Bandi Sanjay Kumar @bandisanjay_bjp distributed the offer of appointment to 90 participants physically.
#20thRozgarMela
#RozgarMela2026
#ViksitBharat2047
#RozgarMela
@cbic_india
🇮🇳 Strengthening Trade Facilitation | Empowering Importers & Exporters 🌐📢 #FIEO Outreach Programme on Eligible Manufacturer Importer (EMI) Scheme
FIEO, jointly with DIC & Hyderabad Customs, organised an Outreach Programme on the Eligible Manufacturer Importer (EMI) Scheme on 7th September, 2026 in Hyderabad.
🎯 The programme focused on creating greater awareness among the trade fraternity about the EMI Scheme and facilitating a better understanding of customs procedures, compliance requirements and opportunities for ease of doing business.
🎙️ Mr Ishendra Kashyap, Joint Commissioner, Directorate of International Customs, CBIC, addressed the participants and shared valuable insights on the scheme and its implementation. 🤝 Also present were 🔹 Mr T Rajiv, Additional Commissioner of Customs, Hyderabad Customs Commissionerate; and🔹 Mr R Kulkarni, Head, FIEO (Telangana Chapter)
#FIEO #FIEO61 #FIEODiamondJubilee #EMIScheme #EligibleManufacturerImporter #Customs #HyderabadCustoms #CBIC #TradeFacilitation #EaseOfDoingBusiness #Exporters #Importers #IndianTrade #ForeignTrade #TradePromotion #MSME #MSMEs #MakeInIndia #ViksitBharat #ExportGrowth #BusinessIndia #IndiaTrade #CustomsCompliance
@DoC_GoI @dgftindia @DEH_DGFT @ODOP_IND @minmsme @dcmsmeoffice @cbic_india @hydcus @HyderabadCGST @msmedfohyd @startupindia @MSDESkillIndia @ecgclimited @IndiaEximBank
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An interactive session was held on Customs Reforms introduced in Budget 2026, at Hyderabad Air Cargo Complex on 31.07.2026. Sh Surjit Bhujabal, Special Secretary & Member CBIC, graced the occasion, in the presence of Shri Arun Kumar, Chief Commissioner, Hyderabad Zone and Principal Commissioner of Customs, and other officials. Officials from @fssaiindia FSSAI, @CDSCO_INDIA_INF CDSCO, Plant Quarantine, Textile Committee, etc. and representatives from @RGIAHyd GMR, @concor_india CONCOR, BATCO, FIEO, ACFI, @IndiGo6E Indigo Airlines, @airindia Air India, and other Operators, Hyderabad Customs Brokers participated. There were constructive suggestions aimed at facilitating trade and enhancing ease of doing business. @cbic_india @hydcus
Hyderabad Customs at RGI Airport intercepted 374.380 gms of undeclared gold valued at ₹55,01,814 from a passenger arrived from Kuala Lumpur on 10.06.2026 via AK 69. Passenger arrested; further investigation in progress. @cbic_india
Hyderabad Customs at RGI Airport bust a drug smuggling attempt by intercepting a passenger arriving from Bangkok via Vietnam by Flight CX 673 on 30.05.2026, seizing 7.118 kg Hydroponic weed worth ₹2.49 Cr, and arresting one passenger. Probe ongoing. @cbic_india
Hyderabad Customs at RGI Airport foiled a drug smuggling attempt by intercepting a passenger arriving from Bangkok via Indigo 6E 1068 on 06.06.2026, seizing 2.15 kg Hydroponic weed worth ₹75.25 lakhs and arresting one female passenger. Probe ongoing. @cbic_india
Hyderabad Customs at RGI Airport busted a drug smuggling attempt by intercepting a passenger arriving from Bangkok via Vietnam by Flight CX 673 on 30.05.2026, seizing 7.118 kg Hydroponic weed worth ₹2.49 Cr, and arresting one passenger. Probe ongoing. @cbic_india
Hyderabad Customs at RGI Airport foiled a drug smuggling attempt by intercepting a passenger arriving from Bangkok by Flight 6E 1068 on 21.05.2026, seizing 10.050 kg Hydroponic weed worth ₹3.52 Cr, and arresting one passenger. Probe ongoing. @cbic_india
Hyderabad Customs at RGI Airport foiled an illicit forex haul by seizing foreign currency of 10,000 USD and 9000 Saudi Riyal (equivalent to INR 11,55,500/-) from an Indian passenger who was traveling to Bangkok by flight 6E 1067 on 14.05.2026. Further probe underway @cbic_india
On 12.05.2026, Hyderabad Customs foiled illicit forex haul by seizing foreign currency of 30,000 USD (equivalent to INR 28,03,500/-) from an Indian passenger who was traveling to Dubai by flight 6E 1465 at RGI Airport. Further probe underway @cbic_india.
April rewind📌
Hyderabad Customs was on high alert all through April 2026, busting multiple smuggling attempts and making significant seizures at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. Here’s a quick roundup of the key cases 👇
3. On 08.04.2026, Hyderabad Customs at RGI Airport busts an illicit medicine haul, seizing 99 units of Cosentyx injection (150 mg/ml) valued at ₹22.27 lakh from a foreign national arriving from Sharjah on Flight G9 467. Further investigation is underway. @cbic_india
4. On 21.04.2026, Hyderabad Customs at RGI Airport busts another illicit import of 18 DJI drones worth ₹13.19 lakh from a passenger arriving from Singapore on Flight SQ 522. Further investigation is under progress. @cbic_india




























