The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized over 24 kg of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in Kerala, leading to the arrest of five individuals involved in drug trafficking.
Key Points
- The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized over 24 kg of narcotics in Kerala.
- Five individuals involved in drug trafficking networks have been arrested under the NDPS Act.
- The seized contraband includes methaqualone, methamphetamine, and hashish oil.
- The drugs were seized at Kochi, Malappuram, and Thiruvananthapuram under Operation Chakravyuh.
- The drugs were intended for illicit distribution through various smuggling methods.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has seized over 24 kg of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in Kerala and arrested five individuals, the finance ministry said on Saturday.
Details of the Drug Seizure in Kerala
The Cochin Unit of the DRI seized the contraband, including methaqualone, methamphetamine and hashish oil, at Kochi, Malappuram and Thiruvananthapuram under Operation Chakravyuh. They were intended for illicit distribution.
Five individuals, including key operatives involved in the trafficking networks, have been apprehended under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.
Smuggling Methods Uncovered
The contraband was detected in different modes of smuggling, including passenger baggage at Airport, concealment in courier consignment and outbound export cargo, the ministry added.
Previous DRI Success in Kerala
During the last financial year, DRI's Cochin Zonal Unit seized narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances valued at approximately Rs 70.76 crore in Kerala and arrested 21 persons in connection with various NDPS cases.
