Mumbai: Heroin worth 34 crore seized at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, one held

The customs office in Mumbai confiscated 5 kilogrammes of heroin on Sunday, with an estimated street value of Rs. 34 crore. The heroin was found in a specifically created hole within a trolley bag at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, according to the authorities. The traveller has been detained.

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“Under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS) 1985, seized 4970 grams heroin valued at ₹34.79 Crore & arrested one passenger who has been remanded to judicial custody. The contraband was found concealed in a specially made cavity inside a trolley bag," the Mumbai Customs Zone III tweeted on Sunday. The details about the accused and the destination are yet to be known.

Mumbai Airport Customs on 01.10.2022, under NDPS Act 1985, seized 4970 grams Heroin valued at Rs 34.79 Cr & arrested one passenger who has been remanded to judicial custody. Contraband was found concealed in specially made cavity inside a trolley bag. @cbic_india @nsitharamanoffc pic.twitter.com/dl3GEcyGnY

— Mumbai Customs-III (@mumbaicus3) October 2, 2022

A lady was detained at the Mumbai airport the day before for reportedly carrying 490 grams of cocaine worth 4.9 crore in a customised cavity constructed in her shoe. ANI published a video showing law enforcement officers dismantling the sandals to retrieve the narcotics.

Controlled delivery laws were established by Customs in July, allowing agents to monitor the transport of potentially illegal goods including gold, narcotics, cigarettes, tobacco, money, and alcohol. The goal of the action was to prevent illegal activity and identify those responsible.

The rules provide that a customs agent may place monitoring devices on suspicious packages in order to observe their whereabouts.