DRI Seizes 7.56 kg of Cocaine Worth Rs. 75.6 Crore at IGI Airport from Passenger Arriving from Dubai
In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) successfully intercepted an Indian national arriving from Dubai at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on April 14, 2024, in New Delhi.
During a meticulous inspection of the passenger’s luggage, officials discovered five empty handbags. Upon further examination, 10 packets containing a white powder, weighing a total of 7.56 kg and valued at approximately Rs. 75.6 crore, were found hidden within the inner layers of these bags. Subsequent tests confirmed that the substance was cocaine.
The individual has been taken into custody under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. The DRI is continuing its investigation to trace the origin of the drugs and identify any potential smuggling networks involved in this operation.
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