Mumbai: In a major operation against narcotics trafficking, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai Zonal Unit, seized 7.95 kg of cocaine valued at approximately Rs 79.5 crore in the illicit market from two female passengers arriving from Bangkok at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), officials informed on Friday.

Intelligence-Led Interception

Acting on specific intelligence, DRI officers intercepted the passengers upon their arrival and conducted a detailed examination of their baggage. The examination led to the recovery of 22 brick-shaped packets of a white powdery substance concealed inside toy packages. Testing with the NDPS field kit confirmed the substance to be cocaine.

DRI seizes 7.95 kg cocaine from two passengers at Mumbai airpor

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