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Passenger held at Mumbai airport with cocaine worth Rs 52 crore

Based on specific information, the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of the Mumbai Customs intercepted a passenger, an overseas resident, at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) on Monday, an official said

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After interrogation, the foreign national was placed under arrest by Mumbai Customs. Representational Pic/File

After interrogation, the foreign national was placed under arrest by Mumbai Customs. Representational Pic/File

A foreign national passenger was arrested after 5.194 kgs of cocaine worth Rs 51.94 crore was recovered from him at the Mumbai international airport, Customs officials said on Tuesday, reported the PTI.

Based on specific information, the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of the Mumbai Customs intercepted a passenger, an overseas resident, at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) on Monday, an official said, according to the PTI.

During his personal search, four packets containing 5,194 grams (5.194 kgs) of cocaine were found ingeniously concealed in an ortho waist belt and calf guards, he said.

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