Shenzhen authorities have successfully dismantled a major gold smuggling operation involving a significant quantity of precious metal. The case came to light after customs officers noticed unusual luggage carried by several travelers. According to a recent announcement from the Shenzhen Customs Anti-Smuggling Bureau, law enforcement dismantled a smuggling network that utilized airport channels and operated under a "self-purchase, self-sale" model. A total of 11 suspects were apprehended, with investigations confirming the involvement of approximately 130 kilograms of smuggled gold and gold products, valued at around 78 million yuan. The criminal group procured the gold in Shenzhen, distributed it through Guangzhou, and used individual couriers, known as "water guests," to conceal the gold on their persons and transport it on flights out of the country. The smuggled gold was ultimately sold in gold shops overseas, constituting a full-chain criminal operation. The case has now been transferred to the procuratorate for review and prosecution.