In a dramatic operation at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai on Friday, officers from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) arrested a Kenyan national attempting to smuggle nearly 2 kilograms of liquid cocaine.....CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
The narcotics, cleverly hidden in shampoo and lotion bottles, have an estimated grey market value of ₹20 crore (Ksh 306 million).
The Kenyan passenger, who arrived from Nairobi, was targeted by DRI officials based on specific intelligence.
A thorough inspection of her baggage revealed the illicit substance, initially disguised as ordinary shampoo.
Tests confirmed the liquid as cocaine under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS), 1985.
Following her arrest, the suspect was brought before a Mumbai court and placed in judicial custody.
Authorities suspect she is part of an international drug trafficking syndicate, and her interrogation is expected to uncover further details about the network’s operations.
This arrest is part of a broader pattern of sophisticated smuggling attempts uncovered by the DRI, with traffickers increasingly resorting to creative concealment methods.
The incident highlights the ongoing challenge faced by law enforcement in detecting and intercepting narcotics at airports…CONTINUE READING>>
