The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) Officials seizes 3.93 kg Hydroponic weed at Biju Patnaik International (BPI) Airport, Bhubaneswar.
On the basis of specific intelligence, officers of DRI intercepted an Indian passenger arriving from Bangkok at Biju Patnaik International (BPI) Airport, Bhubaneswar.
During the systematic search of the passenger’s baggage, total 4 (four) packets containing a greenish, lumpy substance were recovered. Out of the four packets, 2 (two) packets wrapped with black colour polythene cover had been concealed inside cardboard packages of chocolate packets, preventing their detection by the scanning machine.
The remaining 2 packets were found secreted within the false bottom of the carry-on luggage. These packets had been concealed by converting the suspected contraband into paste form and hydraulically pressing it to enable seamless placement within the false compartment. The false bottom was subsequently prised open, leading to the recovery of the suspected contraband. On testing, the substance gave a positive result for Cannabis. A total of 3.93 kg of hydroponic weed was recovered from the baggage.
Thus, in total, 3.93 kg of hydroponic weed valued at approximately ₹3.93 Crore (IMV) has been seized. The passenger has been arrested under the provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985.
Further investigation is in progress.
