NEW DELHI: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) claimed to have busted a major drug racket and arrested one person with 4.2 kg of cocaine which is estimated to be worth Rs 42 crore in black market.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) believes the drugs were smuggled from Thailand through Bhutan and were destined for Delhi.
A man was arrested in Muzaffarpur, Bihar when "a white powdery substance" discovered after a thorough search of his trolley bag on Wednesday.
“A sample test conducted using NDPS Field Testing Kit by the DRI officers confirmed that it was cocaine,” official stated.
Accused revealed he was on his way to Delhi where "the consignment was to be delivered to some unknown persons".
The person has been arrested and further investigations were on.
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