New Delhi:- A Ugandan national was today arrested at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) for allegedly trying to smuggle out narcotics worth about Rs 7.5 lakh.
Officials said the incident occurred at around 10 AM at Terminal-III of IGIA when CISF officials found activities of a Bengaluru-bound flier, identified as Webula Micheal, suspicious.
Security personnel carried out a thorough frisking during which, they said, a total of 108 grams of narcotics suspected to be cocaine was recovered from his baggage.
The contraband was reportedly packed and concealed in a tablet and half a dozen capsules.
They said Micheal was later handed over to anti-narcotics sleuths who arrested him under relevant laws.
“The estimated value of the contraband is Rs 7.5 lakh,” they said.
The officials said Micheal has a valid business visa till December 21.
PTI
