HYDERABAD
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Hyderabad Zonal Unit, seized 12 kg of hydroponic marijuana valued astatine astir ₹12 crore astatine Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad connected Saturday (September 20, 2025).
Acting connected circumstantial intelligence, officials intercepted an Indian rider who had arrived from Dubai. A hunt of her baggage led to the betterment of 6 kg of hydroponic marijuana concealed successful packets. Tests confirmed the substance arsenic cannabis.
During questioning, the rider disclosed that different portion of her checked-in baggage had been declared misplaced. She had already lodged a ailment with the airline.
The missing container arrived successful Hyderabad connected September 20 and, upon inspection, was recovered to incorporate different 6 kg of hydroponic marijuana.
In total, 12 kg of the high-grade narcotic was seized. The rider has been arrested nether the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.
Officials said the probe was continuing to hint the wider web progressive successful the smuggling attempt.
