Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport became the scene of a high-stakes drug interdiction as NCB officers foiled a smuggling attempt early Tuesday. A Brazilian traveler from Sao Paulo, transiting through Doha, was caught red-handed with 4.776 kg of cocaine valued at over Rs 23.88 crore on the street.
Intelligence tipped off the team, leading to a meticulous baggage inspection. Inside four women’s handbags, experts found ingeniously crafted false bottoms and walls. The cocaine was absorbed into fabric via a chemical process, a tactic favored by traffickers for its stealth.
Detained on the spot, the suspect faces intense questioning to map out the conspiracy. Key focus areas include his accomplices, supply chains from South America, and final markets in India or beyond. Digital forensics on seized gadgets aim to expose the full network.
Legal proceedings under NDPS Act provisions are in motion, with court appearance imminent. NCB hails this as a pivotal strike against escalating cocaine inflows, bolstering India’s border security.
Citizens are encouraged to dial 1933, the national narcotics helpline, with any leads on drug trade. Confidentiality guaranteed—your input could be the key to crushing these criminal empires and protecting future generations.