The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has made a significant seizure of over 300 kilograms of cocaine at Tuticorin Port. The drugs, estimated to be worth around Rs 2,000 crore, were discovered concealed within a container declared to be carrying wooden logs. The container had originated from Panama and transited through Antwerp and Colombo before reaching its destination.
Based on specific intelligence that cocaine will be concealed in a consignment imported in container reaching V O C Port, Tuticorin, the officers of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) have intercepted the container declared to be containing wooden logs. The suspected container has originated from Panama, transited through the ports of Antwerp and Colombo.
On examination the suspected container was found to contain 9 bags concealed between the rows of wooden logs. On opening the sai
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FAQ :
The DRI seized over 300 kilograms of cocaine, found in 302 compressed bricks.
The seized cocaine is estimated to be worth approximately Rs 2,000 crore.
The cocaine was concealed in nine bags hidden between rows of wooden logs inside a shipping container.
The container originated from Panama and transited through Antwerp and Colombo.
The contraband and cover goods were seized under the provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985.