The officials found 5.9 kilograms of creamy white powder granules wrapped in polythene packets within false cavities in the interiors of the suitcase.
The seized heroin. (Twitter)
In what is being claimed to be the biggest drug haul of 2023 at the Hyderabad airport, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials on Sunday, 7 May, seized 5.9 kilograms of heroin worth ₹41 crore from a woman passenger at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA).
As per the DRI officials, the Indian woman, who worked as a carrier, came to Hyderabad from Malawi in Africa via a flight to Doha. The officials encountered something suspicious while screening her bag.
The 2021 National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report shows that a total of 624 drug trafficking cases were registered in Telangana.
When the officials opened the woman’s suitcase, they found 5.9 kilograms of creamy white powder granules, which were wrapped in transparent polythene packets within false cavities in the interiors of the bag.
5.9 kilograms of heroin worth ₹41 crore. (Twitter)
The officials used the narcotic drug field testing kits on the substance, which turned out to be heroin.
“The value of the seized heroin in the international market is ₹41 crore. The peddlers concealed the substance ingeniously. We are trying to gather more details about the operators of this drug racket from the woman,” the DRI said.
As per reports, the officials believe that the heroin was either supposed to be delivered in North India or meant for some international clients.
The accused has been booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act of 2001 and remanded in judicial custody. Further investigations are underway.
In January this year, Telangana Director General of Police Anjani Kumar, who inaugurated a training session on the NDPS Act and investigation procedures, highlighted the importance of getting convictions in such cases.
5.9 kilograms of heroin worth ₹41 crore were fitted within the false cavity of the suitcase. (Twitter)
Telangana Crime Investigation Department (CID) Additional Director General of Police Mahesh M Bhagwat, who also attended the event, said: “Telangana is not a source of supplying drugs, but a transit destination. However, stringent action has to be taken against offenders.”
Bhagwat talked about the different types of drugs, their sources, and common destinations.
He explained the importance of conducting a proper investigation in NDPS cases.
DRI Superintendent A Ranghadhan explained the investigation procedure and prosecution with examples in detail.
The head of the Department of the Clues Team of Telangana Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), Dr Venkanna, spoke about the seizure procedure and also highlighted the equipment used and analysis methods.
Over 220 officers from the state participated in the training.
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