**Summary of DRI Mumbai Cocaine Seizure**
On July 6, 2026, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai Zonal Unit, announced the successful interception of a major drug smuggling attempt at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA).
**Key Details of the Operation:**
* **Seizure Date:** Interception occurred on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
* **Contraband:** 2.128 kg (2128 grams net weight) of cocaine.
* **Estimated Market Value:** Approximately ₹10.65 crore.
* **Apprehension:** One female foreign national arriving from Freetown via Nairobi was arrested.
* **Concealment Method:** The narcotics were hidden in 17 cylindrical packets concealed within the metallic handles of the passenger's trolley bags. The substance was identified using a field test kit.
**Legal Action and Objective:**
The contraband was seized under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. The DRI stated that the operation is part of an ongoing effort to dismantle international trafficking syndicates and support the "Nasha Mukt Bharat" initiative. Investigations are currently underway to identify the broader network involved.
**Contact and Media Information:**
* **Issued by:** PIB Mumbai (Sriyanka Chatterjee/ Priti Malandkar)
* **Release ID:** 2281777
* **Email:** pibmumbai[at]gmail[dot]com
* **Social Media:** @PIBMumbai (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube)
Key Entities Referenced
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Mumbai: The specific location of the interception and seizure of the illicit narcotics.
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985: The primary legislation under which the contraband was seized and the enforcement action was taken.
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI): The lead intelligence and enforcement agency responsible for intercepting the drug smuggling attempt.
Nasha Mukt Bharat: A national initiative and policy goal aimed at creating a drug-free India, cited as the objective behind the DRI's operations.
Ministry of Finance
DRI Mumbai Foils Major Drug Smuggling Bid
2.128 kg Cocaine Worth ₹10.65 Crore Seized at Mumbai
Airport; One foreigner arrested
प्रव तथ: 06 JUL 2026 6:32PM by PIB Mumbai
Mumbai : 6 July 2026
In a major operation against narcotics trafficking, the Directorate of Revenue
Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai Zonal Unit, seized 2.128 kg of cocaine valued at
approximately ₹10.65 crore in the illicit market from one female passenger
arriving from Freetown via Nairobi at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
International Airport (CSMIA).
Acting on specific intelligence, Officers intercepted one female passenger on her
arrival on Sunday (5th July, 2026). The passenger’s baggage, when put through an
X-ray machine, revealed that something was concealed in the metallic handles of
her trolley bags. Subsequently, the metallic handles were removed from the bags
carried by the pax and cut open, resulting in the recovery of 17 cylindrical packets.
The packets were found to contain a white powdery substance, which, on testing
with a field test kit, tested positive for cocaine.
A total of 2128 (net weight) grams of cocaine valued at Rs 10.65 crore in the illicit
market was recovered.
The recovered contraband was seized under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs
and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.Further investigation is underway to uncover the wider network behind drug
trafficking. The DRI remains steadfast in its resolve to build a Nasha Mukt Bharat,
relentlessly intercepting narcotics, dismantling international trafficking syndicates,
and safeguarding the health, well-being, and security of our nation.
PIB Mumbai | Sriyanka Chatterjee/ Priti Malandkar
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