Ludhiana: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) zonal unit in Ludhiana has seized 735 grams of opium valued at Rs 10.3 lakh during a major operation in Punjab. The consignment was recovered from a parcel booked from Ferozepur and headed to California, USA.
Officials said they received specific intelligence indicating that a parcel was being used to smuggle prohibited material in violation of the NDPS Act, 1985. Acting on the tip-off, the DRI team intercepted the shipment at DHL Express in Dhandari Kalan.
During a detailed inspection, officers discovered four packets of opium concealed inside a quilt. Each packet had been wrapped in carbon paper and sealed with transparent tape before being hidden through a small opening made in the quilt.
Investigators said the smugglers attempted to send the contraband disguised as household and food items. The opium has been seized under the NDPS Act and further investigation is underway.
