DRI's Major Drug Haul: Rs 70 Cr Narcotics Seized in Kerala This FY, 21 Arrested

• The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized drugs worth Rs 70.76 crore in Kerala during the current financial year (FY 25-26).
• A total of 21 individuals have been arrested in connection with these drug seizures across the state.
• In the latest operation, nearly 2 kg of crystal methamphetamine, valued at Rs 3.86 crore, was recovered from a passenger at Kozhikode International Airport.
• The drugs were cleverly concealed inside food packets placed in the passenger’s checked-in baggage.
• Further investigation is underway to identify the source of the narcotics and the wider smuggling network.