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Mumbai Customs seize over 5 kg cocaine concealed in ortho waist belt, calf guards

A foreign national was arrested by the Customs under relevant Sections of the NDPS Act; further investigation was underway
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A foreign national was arrested after 5.194 kg cocaine worth Rs 51.94 crore was recovered from him at the Mumbai international airport, Customs officials said on Tuesday.

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Based on specific information, the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of the Mumbai Customs intercepted a passenger, an overseas resident, at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) on Monday, an official said.

During search, four packets containing 5,194 grams of cocaine were found ingeniously concealed in an ortho waist belt and calf guards, he said.

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After interrogation, the foreign national was placed under arrest by the Customs under relevant Sections of the NDPS Act, the official said. Further investigation was underway in the matter.

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