DRI Mumbai foils cocaine smuggling attempt, arrests Congo national with narcotics valued at Rs 5.44 crore
Synopsis
A Congo national was caught smuggling 544 grams of cocaine, worth Rs 5.44 crore, into India via Mumbai Airport after ingesting capsules containing the narcotic.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 19 (ANI): Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) Mumbai, based on intelligence input, apprehended a Congo national attempting to smuggle narcotics into India via Mumbai Airport on Wednesday.
"On questioning, the passenger admitted to ingesting capsules containing narcotic drugs for smuggling into India. She was produced before the Honourable Magistrate and, as per the court order, was admitted to a nearby government hospital," officials said.
Cocaine-filled capsules were recovered, and the accused was arrested under the NDPS Act.
During medical procedures, the passenger purged 10 capsules containing 544 grams of cocaine, valued at Rs5.44 crore in the illicit market.
"The contraband was seized under the NDPS Act, 1985, and the passenger was arrested under its provisions," DRI stated.
Further investigation is underway. (ANI)
Stay updated with the Breaking News Today and Latest News from across India and around the world. Get real-time updates, in-depth analysis, and comprehensive coverage of India News, World News, Indian Defence News, Kerala News, and Karnataka News. From politics to current affairs, follow every major story as it unfolds. Get real-time updates from IMD on major cities weather forecasts, including Rain alerts, Cyclone warnings, and temperature trends. Download the Asianet News Official App from the Android Play Store and iPhone App Store for accurate and timely news updates anytime, anywhere.