New Delhi, July 21 -- Gold seizures by the Customs department nearly doubled after the change in customs duty on gold and silver came into effect on May 13 this year, according to data tabled in Parliament on Tuesday.

The data showed that 160.91 kg of gold was seized in 287 cases between May 13 and June 30, 2026, compared with 86.16 kg seized in 165 cases between April 1 and May 12, 2026.

The number of people arrested in connection with gold smuggling also increased during the period. Customs authorities arrested 116 persons between May 13 and June 30, compared with 67 persons between April 1 and May 12, the government said.

The figures were shared by Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada in a written reply to an un...