High-Stakes Interception: IGI Airport Drug Bust Unravels Crores in Contraband
Four Indian passengers were arrested at Indira Gandhi International Airport after customs officials found drugs valued at approximately Rs 9 crore in their possession. The individuals, arriving from Bangkok, were caught with nearly 8,925 grams of marijuana, violating India's Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.
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In a significant enforcement action, customs officials at Indira Gandhi International Airport have apprehended four Indian nationals over alleged drug smuggling activities, seizing narcotics worth about Rs 9 crore.
The passengers, who had arrived from Bangkok on April 21, were stopped after a profile-based intervention, resulting in the discovery of nine polythene packets of a green substance suspected to be marijuana.
This seizure not only highlights the stringent measures in place at one of India's busiest airports but also stands as a testament to the vigilance of customs authorities in curbing illegal drug trafficking.
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