India News | Chennai Air Customs Seizes Drug Worth Rs 2.30 Crore
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A psychotropic substance worth Rs 2.30 crore that was destined to reach Australia was seized by Chennai Air Customs, said an official statement on Saturday.
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 23 (ANI): A psychotropic substance worth Rs 2.30 crore that was destined to reach Australia was seized by Chennai Air Customs, said an official statement on Saturday.
The psychotropic substance was identified as Meth crystals (920 grams) which was found in a wooden box.
Also Read | Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Calls for Development of Indigenous Anti-Drone Technology.
"Based on specific information, Chennai air customs detained one courier parcel destined to Australia suspected of containing narcotic substances. On examination, the parcel was found to contain clothes, books and other articles; and a wooden box was also found concealed at the bottom of the parcel. On opening the wooden box, a plastic pouch wrapped with white surgical tape was found and it contained 920 gms (approx.) of Meth crystals, a psychotropic substance," the statement said.
A total of 920 grams of Meth crystals worth Rs 2.3 crore was recovered and seized under the NDPS Act, 1985.
Also Read | COVID-19 Variant BA2 Found in Bengaluru, Experts Warn of Fourth Wave.
Meth crystal, also known as crystal methamphetamine, is a central nervous system stimulant.
Further investigation into the matter is underway. (ANI)
(The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)