Customs officials seized marijuana worth around Rs 4 crore at the Biju Patnaik International Airport during routine security checks.
Acting on specific intelligence inputs, officers intercepted the baggage of a passenger arriving on an international flight and recovered a large quantity of marijuana concealed inside.
Moreover, officials detained one person in connection with the case and began questioning him. However, they have not disclosed the identity of the individual.
Furthermore, preliminary information revealed that the passenger had arrived in Bhubaneswar on an IndiGo flight from Bangkok. Investigators suspect that the seized marijuana was intended for distribution during Zero Night celebrations, a period that often witnesses heightened vigilance by enforcement agencies.
In addition, Customs authorities launched a detailed probe to trace the source of the narcotics and identify the intended recipients. They confirmed that further action will follow based on the outcome of the inquiry.
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