23-year-old Indian held at Indira Gandhi International airport with 3.32 kg cocaine worth Rs 46.44 crore
April 11, 2025 - PatialaPolitics
23-year-old Indian held at Indira Gandhi International airport with 3.32 kg cocaine worth Rs 46.44 crore
Customs at IGI Airport seizes 3.3 kg Cocaine worth ₹46.44 CRORE 🚨
Date: 09/10.04.2025 (Night Shift)
Ops: AIU, IGI Airport, New Delhi
Seizure: 3.317 kg Cocaine (Net weight)
Value: ₹46.44 crore
✈️ Flight No.: G9-463 (Entebbe ➡️ Sharjah ➡️ New Delhi)
Acting on specific intelligence, vigilant officers of the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU), IGI Airport, intercepted an Indian national male passenger (aged 23 years) who had arrived from Entebbe to New Delhi via Sharjah on Flight No. G9-463 dated 09.04.2025.
The passenger was intercepted after crossing the Green Channel. During X-ray screening of his baggage, suspicious concealment was observed. He was immediately escorted to the Preventive Room for detailed examination in the presence of two independent panchas.
Upon thorough search, six (06) packets of white-coloured powder were found hidden in the periphery of the baggage.
On reasonable belief that the recovered substance was a narcotic drug, it was tested using the NDPS Field Test Kit available in the office. The substance tested positive for Cocaine.
⚖️ Total weight (incl. polythene): 3616 grams
⚖️ Net weight: 3317 grams (3.317 kg)
💰 Estimated international market value: ₹46.44 CRORE (calculated @ ₹14 Cr/kg)
The passenger was detained immediately and further legal action under the NDPS Act and Customs Act is currently underway.
Another successful interdiction by Customs, IGI Airport — keeping our skies
secure and nation safe!