DRI arrested Kenyan national at Kempegowda International Airport

Officials recovered 2.56 kg of cocaine estimated at Rs 26 crore

She had concealed cocaine within a false bottom of her suitcase

In a significant operation, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) apprehended a Kenyan national at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport, uncovering narcotics with an estimated value of Rs 26 crore.

The arrest transpired on January 15, following a tip-off received by DRI sleuths, who intercepted the woman as she was about to board an Indigo flight destined for Delhi.

The intelligence provided specific details about the Kenyan woman planning to transport illicit substances, prompting a thorough inspection of her checked-in baggage. The subsequent examination revealed the presence of 2.56 kg of cocaine, meticulously concealed within a false bottom of her suitcase, as confirmed by field testing kit results.

The woman was promptly arrested and subsequently remanded to judicial custody. The gravity of the situation is underscored by the substantial market value of the seized cocaine.

As investigations continue, authorities are likely to delve deeper into the intricate network behind the illegal drug trade. This successful interception not only averts a potential narcotics transit, but also sheds light on the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies in curbing transnational drug trafficking activities.