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DRI seizes hydroponic cannabis worth Rs 2.71 cr at Hyderabad Airport

Hyderabad, Oct 13 (UNI) The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 7.75 kg of high-grade cannabis, suspected to be hydroponic weed, valued at approximately Rs 2.71 crore in the illicit market, from a passenger arriving from Bangkok at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.
Acting on specific intelligence, DRI officers intercepted the Indian passenger on October 12 and examined his checked-in baggage. They discovered an electric geyser concealing 73 packets containing a greenish substance, which tested positive for ganja/marijuana using a narcotics detection kit, according to DRI statement on Tuesday.
The contraband, weighing 7.75 kg, was seized, and the passenger was arrested under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.
Further investigation is in progress.
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