A Nigerian lady was apprehended by customs officials at the Indian Airport (Delhi International Airport) on Tuesday, February 1, 2024, on charges of allegedly smuggling cocaine worth ₹82 crore (N75 million) into the country.
The arrest occurred following the woman's arrival from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
As per an official statement released on Thursday, February 1, 2024, the suspect underwent interception and a meticulous baggage search.
Upon examination, authorities discovered a concealed substance inside two blue-colored trolley bags carried by the passenger.
Further inspection revealed a total of 5.8 kg of a white powdery substance suspected to be narcotics.
The statement highlighted that after subjecting the substance to a diagnostic test, it prima facie appeared to contain a commercial quantity of cocaine.
The international value of the seized narcotics is estimated to be ₹82.446 crore.
In response to the discovery, customs officials promptly arrested the passenger, and the confiscated narcotics were seized.
Additional details regarding the identity of the accused remain undisclosed at the time of writing this report.
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Based on specific intelligence, Customs at IGI Airport has arrested one Nigerian pax who arrived from Addis Ababa having concealed cocaine weighing 5.88kg valued at Rs 82.448 crores in her bags. The drug has been seized under NDPS Act, 1985. Investigations are underway: Customs pic.twitter.com/jCij5sn79J
— ANI (@ANI) February 1, 2024
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