In a major drug bust, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) apprehended a woman from Sierra Leone on March 24, 2024, at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMI). The woman, who arrived from Nairobi, Kenya, was found to be carrying cocaine worth a staggering Rs 19.79 crore (approximately USD 2.4 million).
Acting on specific intelligence, DRI officials intercepted the passenger and, upon examination of her luggage, recovered the narcotics. The seized cocaine was cleverly concealed inside various daily life products, like under shoe soles and makeup kits, but the DRI's vigilance led to its successful detection.
A case has been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act) and the woman has been placed under arrest. Further investigations are underway to know any connections to the drug trafficking network.