$1.2 million in gold bars
Gold smuggling attempts are sometimes disguised as frequent flyer upgrades because India is the world’s largest purchaser of precious metal. Even if you go through security, it would be a waste to leave your $1,250,000 in gold bars on the plane.
A Boeing 737 flying from Mumbai to Bangkok had 24 gold bars concealed in two bags left in the bathroom compartment, as discovered by the aircraft’s maintenance personnel. An inquiry had been initiated, but no arrests had been made.