In a major action, customs officials at Delhi airport have arrested an Indian passenger from Bangkok. During the investigation, ganja worth about Rs 2.43 crore was recovered from him. According to officials, the recovery was made during an X-ray examination and detailed search of the passenger’s luggage on Wednesday. Eight polythene pouches filled with green colored drug were found in his bag, which were immediately confiscated. At present the accused is being interrogated and further investigation of the case is going on.
According to the statement of the Customs Department, the total weight of the drugs recovered in this action taken at Delhi Airport was found to be 6,939.5 grams. In the preliminary investigation, prima facie it has been declared to be Ganja (Marijuana). Officials said that this consignment was detected during X-ray examination and detailed search of the bag of a passenger coming from Bangkok. The estimated international market value of this seized drug has been estimated to be around Rs 2.43 crore.
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Taking major action, Customs officials at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport have arrested an Indian passenger who had come from Bangkok. About 7 kg of suspected ganja has been recovered from the bag of the accused, whose estimated value in the international market is said to be around Rs 2.43 crore. According to the information, the passenger was stopped on Wednesday. During X-ray examination and detailed search of the luggage, eight polythene pouches were found in his bag, which were filled with green colored suspected drug. Customs officials have confirmed that the recovered substance appears to be ganja and it has been sent for testing. According to initial estimates, its total weight is about 7 kg.
Action under NDPS Act
Officials said that the accused was detained on the spot and arrested under the NDPS Act, 1985. Also the entire goods have been confiscated. Further investigation is being done in the case to find out how far the drug trafficking network extends and to whom it was to be supplied. Officials say possible links to an international drug racket are also being investigated.
Ganja seized
Customs officials said the passenger has been arrested under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. Along with the drug, its packing material has also been seized and sent for further investigation. Officials say a detailed investigation is being conducted to ascertain the source of the seized drugs and its possible destination. It is also a matter of investigation as to which network is active behind this smuggling and whether other people are involved in it or not.
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