The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 7.56 kilograms of cocaine, worth over 75 crore rupees, at IGI Airport in New Delhi and arrested one person. In a statement, the Ministry of Finance said that in a significant operation against drug trafficking, the DRI inspected the baggage of an inbound passenger from Dubai yesterday.
After a thorough inspection, the team found 10 packets of white-colored powder concealed within the inner layers of five empty handbags. The packets tested positive for cocaine. The DRI is conducting further investigations to uncover the source of the drugs and identify any potential networks involved in the smuggling operation.
The action against the lady passenger, who arrived from Dubai, came on specific intelligence inputs.
The baggage of the accused 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. The DRI is pursuing further investigations to uncover the source of the drugs and identify any potential networks involved in the smuggling operation.
