German Citizen of Indian Origin Detained with 6kg Cocaine at Delhi Airport

On Thursday, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) detained Ashok Kumar, a German citizen of Indian origin, at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, allegedly carrying six kilograms of cocaine. The detention was based on intelligence received from Interpol.

Kumar was traveling from Doha to Delhi on Indigo flight 6E 1308. The CBI dispatched a team to intercept him at the airport, where they awaited his arrival at terminal three around 3 pm. Upon landing, Kumar was stopped and taken to a separate room for a thorough search, during which the narcotics were discovered.

The CBI is conducting a detailed investigation following the significant drug seizure, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation in combating narcotics trafficking.