In a significant operation against drug trafficking, acting on specific intelligence, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) intercepted an Indian national upon her arrival from Dubai at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, on 14.04.2024, 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. The DRI is pursuing further investigations to uncover the source of the drugs and identify any potential networks involved in the smuggling operation.

 

NDPS seizure: DRI interception at airport leads to arrest and investigation into drug smuggling network. Acting on intelligence, customs enforcement intercepted an arriving passenger whose baggage concealed multiple packets that tested positive for cocaine. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence recovered the contraband during an arrival inspection and arrested the individual under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, while initiating further investigations to identify sources and any smuggling networks.