Dynamite News DRI, Mumbai arrests Brazilian national at Mumbai Airport for drug smuggling
According to a DRI press release, officials seized 973 grams of cocaine, valued at Rs. 9.73 crores on the illicit market Read further on Dynamite News:
Mumbai : According to a DRI press release, officials seized 973 grams of cocaine, valued at Rs. 9.73 crores on the illicit market.
Acting on specific
The DRI stated, "Acting on specific intelligence, officers of the Mumbai Zonal Unit intercepted the Brazilian national on September 18 at Mumbai Airport.
the individual
Upon questioning, the individual admitted to ingesting capsules containing drugs and carrying them internally for smuggling purposes.
Following a court order, the passenger was admitted to Sir JJ Hospital, Mumbai."
reported
Officials reported that the accused expelled a total of 124 capsules containing 973 grams of cocaine, worth Rs. 9.73 crores.
The press
The press release further noted, "The 124 capsules containing cocaine, based on field test reports, were seized on September 21, 2024, under the provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985.
The passenger
The passenger has been arrested, and investigations are ongoing to trace other members of the international drug smuggling syndicate."
DRI emphasised
The DRI emphasised that this operation reinforces their commitment to combating the drug menace.
A Separate Operation
In a separate operation in July, the DRI Mumbai Zonal Unit seized 5.34 kg of contraband worth Rs. 5 crores at Mumbai International Airport and arrested one individual, the release added.(with Agency inputs)