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2 Cameroon nationals held at IGI airport with heroin worth Rs 47.75 cr

By IANS | Updated: May 24, 2023 22:55 IST

New Delhi, May 24 Two Cameroon nationals were apprehended from the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport here for ...

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New Delhi, May 24 Two Cameroon nationals were apprehended from the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport here for allegedly smuggling in 6.822 kg heroin valued at Rs 47.75 crore, officials said on Wednesday.

A senior Customs official said the accused arrived at the IGI Airport from Malawi via Addis Ababa.

"The heroin was recovered from the false bottom of their bags. The seizure of this significant quantity of heroin is a major blow to drugs trafficking operations," said the official.

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Tags: Indira Gandhi International AirportCustomsNew DelhiCustoms EnforcementNew Delhi Lok SabhaCentral Board Of Indirect Taxes And CustomsCommissioner CustomsCameroonImmigration And Customs EnforcementUs CustomsMalaysian Customs DepartmentNew Delhi District
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