Ahmedabad: Customs department on Monday produced the two Malawi nationals - a man and a woman - in the metropolitan court. The couple were allegedly carrying 31 kgs of illegal drugs at the city airport on Sunday. The duo was charged with violating sections of the Customs Act and Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and was sent to judicial custody.
"Export of the substance the accused were carrying- ephedrine hydrochloride-is prohibited under NDPS Act," said a customs official. Customs claimed this is the biggest seizure of drugs at any airport in India in 2013.
Najaidi Fraser Chimatro (23) and Masangana Annie Maria (22) were held by customs with 31.627 kgs of ephedrine hydrochloride while attempting to board an Emirates fight to Dubai. During the baggage screening some suspicious material was noticed by Customs officials. Immediately, a customs sniffer dog was called to confirm.
21/10/13 Times of India
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"Export of the substance the accused were carrying- ephedrine hydrochloride-is prohibited under NDPS Act," said a customs official. Customs claimed this is the biggest seizure of drugs at any airport in India in 2013.
Najaidi Fraser Chimatro (23) and Masangana Annie Maria (22) were held by customs with 31.627 kgs of ephedrine hydrochloride while attempting to board an Emirates fight to Dubai. During the baggage screening some suspicious material was noticed by Customs officials. Immediately, a customs sniffer dog was called to confirm.
21/10/13 Times of India
