The Customs Department has arrested the Brazilian Man for smuggling 91 capsules of cocaine inside stomach.
Customs officers at IGI Airport, New Delhi, have uncovered a case of drug smuggling involving a Brazilian national. The passenger, who arrived on 26.12.2024 at Terminal-3 via Flight AF453 (Sao Paulo to Paris) and subsequently Flight AF226 (Paris to New Delhi), was intercepted after crossing the Green Channel at the International Arrival Hall.
Upon conducting a personal search, officers recovered 34 capsules from the passenger. During interrogation, the passenger revealed that he had ingested capsules containing narcotic substances. He was immediately taken to Hospital, where medical procedures led to the recovery of 57 additional capsules, bringing the total to 91 capsules.
When opened, the capsules contained white powder/granules, which were tested and confirmed to be Cocaine. The total weight of the narcotics seized was 897 grams, valued at ₹13.45 crore (approx.)!
The passenger was found in clear violation of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, particularly under Sections 8, 21, 23, and 29. He was placed under arrest on 06.01.2025 under Section 43(b) of the NDPS Act, and the concealed narcotics were seized under Section 43(a).
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