Mumbai customs to burn 140 kg drugs valued Rs 538 Cr in Taloja
Commissioners of Mumbai Customs and other officers in charge of the drug destruction operations would be present during the operation
Screengrab of earlier drug incineration from July |
Navi Mumbai: The Mumbai Customs Zone-III is all set to destroy 140.57 Kg drugs valued at Rs 538 crore in the international illicit market on Friday, December 30. The drugs have been seized in various operations. As per the press release, the seized narcotics will be destroyed by way of incineration.
Commissioners of Mumbai Customs and other officers in charge of the drug destruction haul would be present during the operation which is scheduled for 12 noon at Mumbai Waste Management Ltd Facility, Taloja.
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