Heroin worth Rs 70 crore, hidden in a strolly bag, seized from foreign national at Delhi airport

The accused, a Belize national, was intercepted after his arrival from Doha on Sunday.

New Delhi: Heroin worth nearly Rs 70 crore was seized from the possession of a Belize national at the international airport here, the Customs department said on Monday.

The accused was intercepted after his arrival from Doha on Sunday, it said.

Subsequently, on thorough checking of the baggage of the accused, certain material was found in the false bottom and top of his trolley bag, the department said in a statement.

This led to the recovery of 9.95 kilograms of heroin worth Rs 69.95 crore in the international market, it said.

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The seized 9.950 kgs of Heroin was concealed in the false bottom of a strolly bag being carried by him. The pax has been arrested under the NDPS Act. Further investigations are going on. (2/2) pic.twitter.com/y2z9YcXS4o — Delhi Customs (Airport & General) (@AirportGenCus) October 31, 2022

The Customs department said the passenger has been arrested and the narcotic seized.