Two held after DRI seizes hydroponic marijuana worth ₹3.05 crore at RGIA
Two individuals were arrested for smuggling hydroponic marijuana valued at ₹3.05 crore at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized 8.705 kg of the substance, which was concealed in various containers. An investigation is ongoing to trace the source and network involved in the smuggling operation.
- ▪Two persons were arrested for smuggling hydroponic marijuana worth ₹3.05 crore.
- ▪The marijuana was concealed inside insulated water bottles and food tins.
- ▪The seized substance weighed 8.705 kg and tested positive for marijuana.
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Two persons were arrested for allegedly smuggling hydroponic marijuana worth ₹3.05 crore by officials of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport on Tuesday.According to the DRI, officers of the Hyderabad Zonal Unit intercepted two Indian passengers who arrived from Bangkok at the airport based on specific intelligence inputs.During examination of their check-in baggage, officials recovered 24 black-coloured packets containing a greenish lumpy substance with a pungent odour.The contraband had allegedly been concealed inside insulated water bottles, a potato snack tin and multiple food tins, plastic containers and cardboard boxes.The seized substance weighed 8.705 kg and tested positive for marijuana using a narcotic drug detection kit, officials…
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