A woman attempting to smuggle marijuana worth over ₹9 crore was apprehended by customs officers at Bhubaneswar airport last night. She had concealed the cannabis in small packets within her bag, bypassing initial security checks before being intercepted during a routine customs search.
Upon discovering the illicit cargo, customs officials immediately detained the woman for questioning. The authorities are now investigating the origin and destination of the marijuana, as well as identifying others potentially involved in the smuggling operation.
This incident highlights the vigilance of airport security and customs in preventing the trafficking of illegal substances.