Delhi Customs has made a record seizure of 5.85 kg of cocaine at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI), marking the largest such bust at any Indian airport. This significant find highlights the ongoing efforts by customs officials to combat drug smuggling. In the past six months alone, customs at IGI Airport have seized substantial amounts of heroin and cocaine, with numerous cases booked and passengers arrested.
Delhi Customs seize 5.85 kg cocaine, the biggest at any airport in India, on 6th April 2022 night
In past six months, Delhi Airport Customs seized 33.70 kg of Heroin and 12.60 kg Cocaine at IGI Airport
35 cases booked by Customs at IGI Airport, with street value of drug seized at Rs. 887.35 crore and 34 passengers arrested in 2021-22 alone
The Delhi Airport Customs seized 5.85 kg cocaine, the biggest at any airport in India, on 6thApril 2022 night at the IGI International Airport. The s
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FAQ :
Delhi Customs seized 5.85 kg of cocaine at IGI Airport on the night of April 6th, 2022.
Yes, this 5.85 kg cocaine seizure is the biggest at any airport in India.
In the past six months, Delhi Airport Customs seized 33.70 kg of heroin and 12.60 kg of cocaine.
In 2021-22, Customs at IGI Airport booked 35 cases, with a street value of drugs estimated at Rs. 887.35 crore, and arrested 34 passengers.
Two methods observed are swallowing drugs packed in latex capsules or concealing them in specially made cavities within luggage.