A major drug syndicate which was supplying large quantities of marijuana from California to India by concealing the contraband in various household items has been busted by the Airport Special Cargo Commissionerate at the International Courier Terminal. In the past week, customs officers have in several such interceptions seized North American marijuana worth Rs 14 crore. A total of three accused, including the mastermind, have been arrested in connection with the case so far.

Airport Special Cargo International Commissionerate in a statement said, “On the basis of an intelligence input that a courier package originating from America was carrying narcotics drugs, watch was kept by the officers of Airport Special Cargo Commissionerate at the international courier terminal. The package was intercepted and 910 grams of marijuana originating in California was found concealed in an Air Purifier.”