A man who arrived on Ethiopian Airlines flight ET-460 was held and a detailed search of his bag led to the discovery of 1.596 kilograms of cocaine concealed in the buttons of kurtas. In a separate case, Mumbai Airport Customs Zonal Unit III also netted 4.47 kilograms of heroin valued at ₹31.29 crores. Continuing the drive against drugs smuggling, Mumbai Airport Customs seized 4.47 Kg Heroin valued at Rs 31.29 Cr & 1.596 Kg Cocaine valued at Rs 15.96 Cr in two separate cases. Heroin was concealed in documents folder covers whereas Cocaine was concealed in the clothes buttons. A detailed search of the bag led to the discovery of 1.596 kilograms of cocaine concealed in buttons of kurtas and in false cavities inside women’s handbags, the official said.

Source: Ethiopian News January 07, 2023 03:26 UTC