New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS): The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Monday said that they have arrested two foreigners, including a Cameroonian national, for allegedly smuggling 2.090 kilograms of Amphetamine worth Rs 16.72 crore.
A senior DRI official stated that the accused arrived at IGI from Addis Ababa on an Ethiopian Airlines flight on August 17.
"Upon examination of their luggage, a packet (gross weight - 2.090 kg) of white powder was found. The packets were tested with a field drug detection kit and tested positive for 'Amphetamine.' We then seized it under the NDPS Act," the DRI said.
The official mentioned that during the investigation, a Nigerian national was also apprehended.
"Both individuals were arrested under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act," the official added.
Further investigations into the matter are ongoing.