This Article is From Feb 17, 2023

Nigerian Woman Arrested With Cocaine Worth Rs 18 Crore At Delhi Airport

The accused was intercepted at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport after her arrival from Addis Ababa on February 8, he said.

Nigerian Woman Arrested With Cocaine Worth Rs 18 Crore At Delhi Airport

About 1.2 kg cocaine, valuing Rs 18 crore was recovered.

New Delhi:

A Nigerian woman has been arrested for allegedly smuggling cocaine worth Rs 18 crore into the country at Delhi airport, a customs official said on Friday.

The accused was intercepted at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport after her arrival from Addis Ababa on February 8, he said.

About 1.2 kg cocaine, valuing Rs 18 crore, concealed in the false cavity of her bag was recovered, he said, adding that further investigation in the matter is underway.

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