Hyderabad Women Attempt Train Meth Smuggling

Two women from Hyderabad were caught attempting to smuggle crystal meth valued at over Rs 11 crore on a train. They reportedly concealed the drugs using black plastic, bedsheets, and 'designer paper'.

28 Apr, 23:50 — 29 Apr, 03:56

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This incident highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat drug trafficking, particularly the use of public transportation for smuggling. The significant quantity and value of the seized meth underscore the scale of the illegal drug trade and its potential impact on public health and safety.

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Two women from Hyderabad were involved in the attempted smuggling.
The contraband was crystal meth, weighing 11.4 kg.
The estimated black market value of the meth was Rs 11.4 crore.
The smuggling attempt took place on a train.

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The contraband weighed 11.4 kg.

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The meth was worth approximately Rs 11.4 crore on the black market.

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The drugs were concealed using black plastic and bedsheets.

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Mention of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, under which the seizure was made.

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indian-expressMostly Factual1d ago

Wrapped in ‘designer paper’, hidden in bedsheets: How 2 women took crystal meth worth Rs 11.4 crore on a train

By Sreenivas Janyala

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ndtvMostly Factual1d ago

Black Plastic, Bedsheets: How 2 Hyderabad Women Tried Smuggling Rs 11 Crore Meth In Train

The 11.4 kg of contraband, worth approximately Rs 11.4 crore on the black market, was seized under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.

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First report: indian-express · 28 Apr, 23:50|Full coverage: 2 · 4h|Window: 4h

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Wrapped in ‘designer paper’, hidden in bedsheets: How 2 women took crystal meth worth Rs 11.4 crore on a train

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Hyderabad Women Attempt Train Meth Smuggling

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Wrapped in ‘designer paper’, hidden in bedsheets: How 2 women took crystal meth worth Rs 11.4 crore on a train

Black Plastic, Bedsheets: How 2 Hyderabad Women Tried Smuggling Rs 11 Crore Meth In Train

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Wrapped in ‘designer paper’, hidden in bedsheets: How 2 women took crystal meth worth Rs 11.4 crore on a train

Black Plastic, Bedsheets: How 2 Hyderabad Women Tried Smuggling Rs 11 Crore Meth In Train

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