**DRI Mumbai Seizes 2.178 kg of Cocaine Worth ₹21.78 Crore at CSMIA**
In a major anti-narcotics operation, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai Zonal Unit, seized 2.178 kilograms of cocaine valued at approximately ₹21.78 crore in the illicit market. The contraband was recovered from a male passenger arriving from Freetown at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA).
**Cocaine Hidden Inside Date Pellets**
Acting on specific intelligence, DRI officers intercepted the passenger upon his arrival and conducted a detailed examination of his baggage. During the search, packets of dates were found. On closer inspection, officers discovered small black pellets cleverly concealed inside the packets by replacing the date seeds.
The white powdery substance hidden within these pellets was tested with an NDPS field kit and confirmed to be cocaine.
**Recipient Also Nabbed**
In a swift follow-up operation, the officers apprehended the intended recipient of the narcotics at the airport. The contraband was seized under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and both individuals were arrested.
Further investigation is underway to uncover the wider drug trafficking network, said a DRI official.
**DRI’s Commitment to a Drug-Free India**
Officials emphasized that the DRI remains steadfast in its resolve to build a Nasha Mukt Bharat. The agency continues its efforts to intercept narcotics, dismantle international smuggling syndicates, and safeguard the health, well-being, and security of the nation.
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