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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Hindustan Times
Woman caught at Mumbai airport for smuggling ₹62 crore of cocaine in Oreo, chococolate boxes
A woman who travelled from Doha was arrested at Mumbai airport for smuggling cocaine worth ₹62.6 crore. The woman was caught by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) when she was trying to leave the Mumbai airport on Tuesday. Officials found six large boxes of Oreo biscuits and three of chocolates in the passenger's bag. Officials said they had received an intelligence tip that a female Indian national, coming from Doha to Mumbai on July 14, would be smuggling drugs into the country. DRI Mumbai officers, acting on the inputs, intercepted the passenger at the Mumbai Airport on July 14. Officials found six large boxes of Oreo biscuits and three of chocolates. On opening these, all nine boxes contained capsules filled with a white powdery substance which officials believed is cocaine. A total of 300 such capsules were recovered, DRI said in its statements. All capsules were individually tested using the field test kit, which showed positive result for cocaine. The total amount of cocaine found in the woman's bag was 6261 grams, with has an estimated value of ₹62.6 crore in the illegal market. The woman has been arrested and further investigation is underway. Earlier on June 22, DRI Mumbai arrested a male passenger who had arrived at Mumbai Airport from Sierra Leone after 1,139 grams of cocaine, valued at ₹11.39 crore in the international illicit market was seized from him. According to DRI Mumbai, upon questioning, the passenger admitted to having ingested capsules containing narcotic drugs for smuggling into India. He was then immediately admitted to a nearby government hospital. On June 20, acting on specific intelligence, DRI Mumbai, intercepted a Nigerian woman suspected of transporting narcotic substances from Delhi to Mumbai by bus. The operation, conducted late at night, involved a 50-kilometre surveillance trail before the woman was stopped and her baggage checked.
India Gazette
a day ago
- India Gazette
Coacaine worth Rs 62.6 crores siezed from Indian female at Mumbai International Airport
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 15 (ANI): Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) Mumbai siezed cocaine worth Rs 62.6 crores from an Indian female at Mumbai International Airport, official said on Tuesday. According to statement from DRI, specific intelligence developed by officers of DRI Mumbai indicated that one female Indian national, coming from Doha to Mumbai on July 14 would be smuggling narcotics into India. Acting on the said intelligence, DRI Mumbai officers intercepted the female passenger upon her arrival at Mumbai Airport on July 14. A thorough examination of her baggage led to the recovery of six oreo boxes and three chocolate boxes. On opening, all nine boxes were found to contain capsules filled with a white powdery substance purported to be Cocaine. A total of 300 such capsules were recovered, DRI said All capsules were individually tested using the field test kit, which showed positive result for Cocaine. Total 6261 grams of Cocaine with an estimated value of Rs 62.6 crore in illicit market was recovered and seized under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. In addition, the said passenger was arrested. Further investigation is in progress. Earlier on June 22, DRI Mumbai arrested a male passenger who had arrived at Mumbai Airport from Sierra Leone after 1,139 grams of cocaine, valued at Rs 11.39 crore in the international illicit market was seized from him. According to DRI Mumbai, upon questioning, the passenger admitted to having ingested capsules containing narcotic drugs for smuggling into India. He was then immediately admitted to a nearby government hospital. On June 20, acting on specific intelligence, DRI Mumbai, intercepted a Nigerian woman suspected of transporting narcotic substances from Delhi to Mumbai by bus. The operation, conducted late at night, involved a 50-kilometre surveillance trail before the woman was stopped and her baggage checked. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) stands at the forefront of combating drug trafficking in India, playing a pivotal role in intercepting illicit narcotics, dismantling trafficking networks, and safeguarding national security. (ANI)
News18
a day ago
- News18
Cocaine Worth Over Rs 60 Crore Seized From Woman At Mumbai Airport, Arrested
Last Updated: The development came after specific intelligence developed by officers of DRI Mumbai indicated that a female of Indian nationality would be smuggling narcotics into India. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai, has seized cocaine worth Rs 62.6 crore from an Indian woman at Mumbai International Airport. The development came after specific intelligence developed by officers of DRI Mumbai indicated that a female of Indian nationality, coming from Doha to Mumbai on Monday, would be smuggling narcotics into India. Acting on the said intelligence, DRI Mumbai officers intercepted the female passenger upon her arrival at Mumbai Airport on Monday, July 14. Following a thorough examination of her baggage, 6 oreo boxes and 3 chocolate boxes were recovered. On opening, all nine boxes were found to contain capsules filled with a white powdery substance purported to be Cocaine. A total of 300 such capsules were recovered. All capsules were individually tested using the field test kit, which showed a positive result for Cocaine. A total of 6261 grams of Cocaine with an estimated value of Rs 62.6 crore in illicit market was recovered and seized under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. Additionally, the passenger in question was arrested. Further investigation is in progress. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) stands at the forefront of combating drug trafficking in India, playing a pivotal role in intercepting illicit narcotics, dismantling trafficking networks, and safeguarding national security. view comments First Published: July 15, 2025, 07:07 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
a day ago
- NDTV
Cocaine Worth Over Rs 60 Crore Seized From Woman At Mumbai Airport, Arrested
Mumbai: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai, has seized cocaine worth Rs 62.6 crore from an Indian woman at Mumbai International Airport, an official said on Monday. Specific intelligence developed by officers of DRI Mumbai indicated that one female Indian national, coming from Doha to Mumbai on July 14, would be smuggling narcotics into India. Acting on the intelligence, DRI Mumbai officers intercepted the female passenger upon her arrival at Mumbai Airport on Monday. A thorough examination of her baggage led to the recovery of six Oreo boxes and three chocolate boxes. On opening, all nine boxes were found to contain capsules filled with a white powdery substance purported to be cocaine. A total of 300 such capsules were recovered. All capsules were individually tested using the field test kit, which showed a positive result for cocaine. A total of 6261 grams of cocaine with an estimated value of Rs 62.6 crore in the illicit market, was recovered and seized under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. In addition, the passenger was arrested. Further investigation is in progress. "The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) stands at the forefront of combating drug trafficking in India, playing a pivotal role in intercepting illicit narcotics, dismantling trafficking networks, and safeguarding national security," said an official statement. Earlier on July 8, the Airport Intelligence Unit (AIU) at Tiruchi International Airport seized 11.8 kilograms of high-grade hydroponic cannabis. The narcotics, valued at around Rs 12 crore in the illegal market, were found in the baggage of a passenger who had arrived from Bangkok via Kuala Lumpur. According to airport customs officials, the interception was based on specific intelligence inputs shared by the DRI. The AIU officials acted swiftly upon the arrival of the passenger and detained him for detailed screening and baggage inspection. During the search, officials discovered 28 neatly packed pouches of hydroponic cannabis -- an advanced, soil-free variety of marijuana grown using nutrient-rich water under controlled conditions, making it far more potent than conventional strains. The packets were ingeniously concealed within personal belongings to evade detection.
NDTV
20-06-2025
- NDTV
Nigerian Woman Caught With Rs 5 Crore Drugs Hidden In Food Packs
New Delhi: In a significant operation, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has arrested a Nigerian national and seized narcotic substances worth approximately Rs 5 crore from her possession while she was travelling by bus from Delhi to Mumbai. According to an official statement from the DRI, the operation was based on specific intelligence inputs indicating that a Nigerian female was suspected to be transporting narcotic substances. DRI Mumbai officers mounted late-night surveillance and tracked the suspect for nearly 50 kilometres before intercepting her, along with her baggage. "Acting on specific intelligence regarding a Nigerian female suspected to be carrying narcotic substances from Delhi to Mumbai by bus, officers of DRI Mumbai mounted surveillance late at night and trailed her for approximately 50 km. The suspect was then intercepted along with her baggage," the DRI said in a statement. Upon examination of her luggage, officials discovered a sophisticated concealment method. Several food items, including oat packets and juice tetra packs, were used to hide a total of 2.56 kilograms of crystalline methamphetamine and 584 grams of ecstasy (MDMA) tablets. The contraband was confirmed by using a Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Field Test Kit, which tested positive for amphetamine-type stimulants. Following the woman's arrest, the DRI launched a follow-up operation and successfully apprehended the intended recipient of the consignment, adding another layer of success to the coordinated interdiction. "The contraband, valued at approximately Rs 5 crore in the international illicit market, has been seized. The Nigerian national has been arrested under relevant provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985. Further investigation is in progress," the DRI said. Authorities said the operation highlights the vigilance and proactive enforcement by DRI officers in disrupting transnational narcotics trafficking networks. Investigators are now probing the wider drug distribution network connected to the accused, with possible international links under scrutiny.
