Heroin and gold seized at Chennai airport
About 1.07 kg of heroin worth ₹7 crore and 1.52 kg of gold and other goods worth ₹69.44 lakh was seized at the airport by Chennai Air Customs and two passengers have been arrested in this regard, according to a release.
On Thursday, around 3 a.m., 29-year-old Judith Twinomwebembezi, a resident of Uganda, arrived from Sharjah. She was detained by officials who found she 108 capsules that contained heroin hidden in her innerwear. Totally, 1.07 kg of heroin was seized and she was arrested under the provisions of NDPS Act, 1985 read with Customs Act, 1962.
In another case, Mohammed Aasik, who arrived from Dubai, was found carrying gold paste in cylindrical rods in the baggage and two gold chains in his pocket which totally weighed 1.52 kg. He was also carrying electronic goods in his luggage. He was arrested.
Related Posts
Nigeria: SON Seal Two Firms in Anambra Over Counterfeiting
The Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) on Wednesday sealed two factories...
FTDI stops disabling devices with fake chips
Scottish electronics firm FTDI has backed down from a controversial scheme to use...
Delhi Police busts UP-based fake currency racket, 2 held
New Delhi, Jul 7 (PTI) The Delhi Police have arrested two people for running a...
The Growth of Counterfeiting
Systech International is a global leader in brand protection and authentication...