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Nearly 5 kg cocaine worth ₹24.5 crore seized at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Customs officials at Hyderabad's airport have intercepted a major narcotics consignment, seizing 4.9 kilograms of cocaine valued at approximately ₹24.5 crore. The contraband was discovered during routine baggage screening operations.
LSN India ·
Authorities at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad have busted a significant drug smuggling attempt, confiscating 4.9 kilograms of cocaine during a standard inspection procedure. The seized narcotic substance has been valued at ₹24.5 crore in the illicit market, marking a substantial haul for regional law enforcement agencies.
The contraband was identified during baggage and cargo screening at the airport's customs checkpoint, where officials routinely conduct checks on incoming and outgoing passengers and shipments. The discovery underscores the continued efforts by customs and airport security personnel to prevent narcotics trafficking through major transportation hubs.
Investigations into the seizure are ongoing, with authorities working to determine the origin of the shipment and identify individuals involved in the smuggling operation. The case has been registered, and relevant provisions under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act are being applied. The interception adds to a growing number of drug seizures reported across Indian airports in recent months, reflecting heightened vigilance against international narcotics trafficking networks.