Kolkata, October 22, 2026: Alert personnel of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) detected foreign currency worth approximately ₹1.14 crore concealed in the hand baggage of two passengers at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata.
The seizure took place on October 19 during security checks at the airport. CISF personnel reportedly recovered US dollars worth USD 1,19,900, which had been hidden in the false bottoms of the passengers’ two hand baggage items.
According to the information available, both passengers were scheduled to travel to Bangkok on Bhutan Airlines flight B3700.
Following the detection, the passengers and the recovered foreign currency were handed over to the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Customs for further investigation and necessary action.
The incident highlights the role of airport security personnel in identifying suspicious baggage and detecting possible currency-related violations during passenger screening.
Further action in the case will be taken by the Customs authorities in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.
