NewzVille Desk
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), in a significant operation against drug trafficking, acting on specific intelligence, intercepted an Indian national upon her arrival from Dubai at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, on 14 April 2024, New Delhi.
The baggage of the passenger, after a thorough inspection, was found to contain five empty handbags/purses. Upon cutting open the inner layers of these five bags, 10 packets of white-coloured powder weighing 7.56 kg and worth around Rs. 75.6 crore, were found concealed and tested positive for cocaine.
The apprehended individual was arrested under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. Further investigations are on to uncover the source of the drugs and identify of any potential networks involved in the smuggling operation
