Rs 4 cr Marijuana seized at Biju Patnaik Airport
Customs officials on Tuesday seized marijuana worth Rs 4 crore at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: Customs officials on Tuesday seized marijuana worth Rs 4 crore at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar during routine security checks.
Acting on specific intelligence inputs, officials intercepted the luggage of a passenger who had arrived on an international flight and recovered a substantial quantity of marijuana concealed inside the luggage.
The identity of the man is yet to be disclosed. He has been detained in connection with the case and is currently being questioned by Customs authorities.
As per intial findings, the seized marijuana was likely meant for distribution during Zero Night celebrations.
As per preliminary investigation, the detained passenger had arrived in Bhubaneswar on an IndiGo flight from Bangkok.
Further investigation is underway to ascertain the source of the narcotics and intended destination of the narcotics.
