Based on specific intelligence that cocaine will be concealed in a consignment imported in container reaching V O C Port, Tuticorin, the officers of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) have intercepted the container declared to be containing wooden logs. The suspected container has originated from Panama, transited through the ports of Antwerp and Colombo.

On examination the suspected container was found to contain 9 bags concealed between the rows of wooden logs. On opening the said bags 302 white coloured compressed bricks wrapped in multiple layers of packing material were found. The contraband weighed 303 kg and it is highly suspected to be cocaine. The contraband along with cover goods i.e. wooden logs are seized under the provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985.

Further investigation about the origin of the consignment and concealment of narcotic drugs is being carried out.

Seizure under NDPS Act: concealed cocaine shipment intercepted and seized, criminal investigation and forensic analysis underway. Interception and seizure under the NDPS Act of a maritime consignment declared as wooden logs uncovered 302 compressed bricks of suspected cocaine concealed within the cargo; the contraband, weighing approximately 303 kg, was seized along with the cover goods following specific intelligence and physical examination, and the matter is subject to further criminal investigation and forensic analysis.