Khan had also tried to smuggle the gold from Dubai.Custom officials said smugglers have started using innovative techniques of concealing gold in trousers, toys, meat-mincing machine, and ball bearing. "Six major catches of gold have been made in 2018 till November," added Lakha. "During scanning of Chauhan's bags, an iron press was recovered. In return, they use them as carriers in smuggling of gold.Last week, sleuths of customs had recovered 790gram of gold costing Rs 26.5 lakh from the sole of shoes worn by one Rehman Khan. We took it out for examination and it was found to be overweight, raising suspicion..