Delhi Customs Foils Major Cocaine Smuggling Bid on New Year's Eve at IGI Airport
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News18•02-01-2026, 21:42
Delhi Customs Foils Major Cocaine Smuggling Bid on New Year's Eve at IGI Airport
- •Delhi Customs intercepted two Indian-origin passengers at IGI Airport on New Year's Eve, foiling a major drug smuggling attempt.
- •Passengers arrived from Bangkok on separate flights, identified through the Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) and Air Intelligence Unit.
- •Cocaine weighing 2095.5 grams, valued at approximately 20.95 crore rupees, was found hidden in their trolley bags.
- •The drugs were concealed in multiple black polythene packets, discovered during X-ray screening at the Green Channel.
- •Both individuals were arrested, and an investigation is underway to uncover the syndicate behind the smuggling operation.
Why It Matters: Delhi Customs prevented a massive drug influx, securing the city from intoxication during New Year celebrations.
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