Sameer Wankhede: NCB picks up Mozambique national with Rs 10 crores “cocaine” in Stomach from CSIA Airport
Sameer Wankhede: NCB picks up Mozambique national with Rs 10 crores “cocaine” in Stomach from CSIA Airport
In one of the biggest drug seizures of South American cocaine from body of drug mules, NCB Mumbai has seized approx 1.050 kg of Cocaine valuing approximately Rs 10 crores in illicit international market.
Acting on a secret input that one suspect person who is carrying cocaine is coming to Mumbai, a team of NCB Mumbai intercepted on Mozambique national namely Fumo Emanuel Zedequias at CSMI Airport on 08 August, 2021 at around 0200 hours.
The said suspect was interrogated on the spot and it was revealed that he is carrying drugs inside his stomach. It was further revealed that the suspect has swallowed around 70 capsules filled with cocaine. During the preliminary enquiry, the suspect revealed that due to contraband in his stomach, he is feeling uncomfortable and requested for medical help. Accordingly, he was brought to Sir J J Hospital and he is under medical supervision since.
Under the care of Doctors, he has discharged 70 capsules in 10 attempts. The last capsule was discharged on 10 August, 2021. The total weight of the cocaine recovered is 1.029 kg from all the 70 capsules i.e. approx 14.7 grams in each capsule (14.7 * 70 = 1.029 kg).
This is one of the biggest seizures from the body of the carrier.Cocaine is a powerfully addictive stimulant drug made from the leaves of the coca plant native to South America. Although health care providers can use it for valid medical purposes, such as local anesthesia for some surgeries, recreational cocaine use is illegal.
As a street drug, cocaine looks like a fine, white, crystal powder. Street dealers often mix it with things like cornstarch, talcum powder, or flour to increase profits. They may also mix it with other drugs such as the stimulant amphetamine, or synthetic opioids, including fentanyl.
