q Mumbai: Specific intelligence developed by officers of DRI Mumbai indicated that one female Indian national, coming from Doha to Mumbai on 14.07.2025, would be smuggling narcotics into India. Acting on the said intelligence, DRI Mumbai officers intercepted the female passenger upon her arrival at Mumbai Airport on 14.07.2025.
A thorough examination of her baggage led to the recovery of 6 oreo boxes and 3 chocolate boxes. On opening, all nine boxes were found to contain capsules filled with a white powdery substance purported to be Cocaine. A total of 300 such capsules were recovered.
Cocaine-filled capsules seized by DRI at Mumbai Airport concealed in chocolate boxes | File Photo
All capsules were individually tested using the field test kit, which showed positive result for Cocaine.
Total 6261 grams of Cocaine with an estimated value of Rs 62.6 crore in illicit market was recovered and seized under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. In addition, the said passenger was arrested. Further investigation is in progress.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) stands at the forefront of combating drug trafficking in India, playing a pivotal role in intercepting illicit narcotics, dismantling trafficking networks, and safeguarding national security.
