In a major operation against narcotics trafficking, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai Zonal Unit, on Sunday seized 42.34 kg of hydroponic weed worth around Rs 42 crore in the illicit market from two passengers from Bangkok at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA).

Acting on specific intelligence, DRI officers intercepted the fliers upon their arrival and conducted a detailed examination of their baggage. The examination led to the recovery of 21 food packets of noodles, biscuits etc in which hydroponic weed was stuffed. The substance tested positive for drugs with NDPS field kit.

The 42.34-kg contraband was seized under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, and both the passengers were arrested.

This is the second significant seizure of drugs by DRI Mumbai after a major haul of 4.7-kg cocaine worth Rs 47 crores seized on Friday, October 31. Five people, including the carriers, financers, handlers, and distributors were arrested in that case.

Accordingly, drugs worth more than Rs 90 crore have been seized by DRI Mumbai in the past three days.

Further investigation is underway to uncover the wider network behind drug trafficking. The DRI said it remains steadfast in its resolve to build a ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat’, relentlessly intercepting narcotics, dismantling international trafficking syndicates, and safeguarding the health, well-being, and security of our nation.

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