DRI Seizes Marijuana Worth ₹3 Crore at Bhubaneswar Airport, Three Detained

Bhubaneswar: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has reportedly seized marijuana worth around ₹3 crore at Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar and detained three passengers on suspicion of smuggling, sources said on Tuesday.

The passengers arrived from Bangkok on an IndiGo flight at around 5.30 am. The contraband was allegedly concealed in food packets, luggage and chocolate packets to evade detection.

Investigators suspect the consignment was intended to be transported by road to Kolkata. The three passengers are being questioned to establish their alleged involvement and identify others linked to the suspected smuggling network.

Further investigation is underway.