Mumbai Airport Cocaine Seizure: DRI Recovers Narcotics Worth ₹11.25 Crore, Four Foreign Nationals Arrested

The operation, conducted in two separate cases, led to the recovery of a total of 2 kilograms and 25 grams of cocaine. Authorities acted on specific intelligence inputs indicating attempts to smuggle narcotics into India through international air routes.

Following the inputs, officials initiated targeted screening and questioning of suspicious passengers arriving at the airport. A detailed inspection of their baggage revealed the concealed cocaine, which had been carefully hidden to avoid detection during security checks.

Four foreign nationals have been arrested in connection with the seizure. Investigators suspect that the accused are part of an organized international drug trafficking syndicate operating across borders.

A case has been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Law enforcement authorities are currently working to determine the intended recipient of the contraband within India and to identify other individuals linked to the trafficking network.

The DRI continues its investigation into the broader smuggling operation, focusing on uncovering international connections and the full extent of the syndicate’s activities. Officials stated that further inquiry is in progress.

The seizure highlights intensified enforcement efforts against transnational narcotics trafficking through major international aviation hubs.