MUMBAI: A Brazilian woman who smuggled around 1 kg of cocaine worth Rs 11 crore, hiding it in her body from Sao Paulo, was arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) at Mumbai airport on Friday.
Acting on specific intelligence, the DRI officials, along with the Customs officials, intercepted the woman after she landed at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
After seeking the court's permission, she was admitted to JJ Hospital for an X-ray, which confirmed the presence of a foreign substance in her body. She was admitted to JJ Hospital, where she purged 106 capsules weighing around 1,096 grams.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS- A Brazilian woman was arrested at Mumbai airport for smuggling around 1 kg of cocaine worth Rs 11 crore.
- The DRI and Customs officials intercepted her upon arrival from Sao Paulo, acting on specific intelligence.
- A court-approved medical examination at JJ Hospital confirmed the presence of foreign substances in her body.
- She purged 106 capsules containing approximately 1,096 grams of cocaine under medical supervision.
- Authorities are investigating the smuggling network and tracing potential handlers involved in the operation.
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