DRI arrests 2 with Amphetamine worth Rs 16.72 crore
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DRI arrests 2 with Amphetamine worth Rs 16.72 crore
A senior DRI official stated that the accused arrived at IGI from Addis Ababa on an Ethiopian Airlines flight on August 17."Upon examination of their luggage, a packet (gross weight - 2.090 kg) of white powder was found. The packets were tested with a field drug detection kit and tested positive for 'Amphetamine.' We then seized it under the NDPS Act," the DRI said.The official mentioned that during the investigation, a Nigerian national was also apprehended."Both individuals were arrested under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act," the official added.Further investigations into the matter are ongoing.--IANSatk/uk
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