Based on specific Intelligence, officers of DRI intercepted *two lady passengers from Uganda and Zambia* at RGIA, Hyderabad and recovered about 12 Kgs of NDPS substance suspected to be Heroin from their checked-in Baggage.
On 05.06.2021, officers of DRI intercepted an Ugandan lady passenger when she came to RGIA Airport to collect her missing baggage. She had come to Hyderabad from Zimbabwe via Johannesburg and Doha a few days before. The baggage was examined and found to have concealment in the sides. The powder was recovered and tested positive for presence of Heroin. The Drug was seized and the person was arrested under the provisions of NDPS Act 1985.
Further, in the early hours of 06.06.2021, officers of DRI intercepted a Zambian lady passenger who flew from Zambia via Johannesburg and Doha. Detailed examination of her baggage resulted in recovery of off-white powder from beneath the Pipe rolls which was brought in the baggage. The substance tested positive for Heroin. The Drug was seized and the person was arrested under the provisions of NDPS Act 1985.
Heroin, an opioid derivative is highly addictive. People inject, snort, or smoke heroin.
People who regularly use heroin often develop a tolerance, which means that they need higher and/or more frequent doses of the drug to get the desired effects.
