In one of the biggest drug busts at Bengaluru Airport, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 14 kg of heroin worth Rs 99 crore in the international market. BCCLTeacher-turned drug smugglerAccording to the DRI officials, the accused was a native of Telangana and was a teacher by profession. The arrested man was booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Second major catch in AugustThis was the second major heroin seizure in Bengaluru in August. Drugs smuggling from EthiopiaEthiopia has emerged as the main shipping point for drugs, including heroin and cocaine to around the world.

Source: Ethiopian News August 27, 2022 16:56 UTC