Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Cocaine Smuggled in Comics Seized at Bengaluru Airport
Imagine someone tried to sneak a bunch of illegal stuff, like a very dangerous drug called cocaine, into India.
They hid it inside some comic books to make it hard to find.
But, the airport security folks in Bengaluru got suspicious when they checked a traveler's bags and found that the comic books were extra heavy.
They opened them up and found the cocaine hidden inside.
The officials at the airport, called the DRI, made the announcement on Sunday.
The person was coming from Doha, which is a city in Qatar.
DRI seized cocaine smuggled in comic books at Bengaluru airport.
The seizure occurred at Kempegowda International Airport.
An Indian passenger arriving from Doha, Qatar, was intercepted.
Officers found two unusually heavy superhero comics.
The DRI made the announcement on Sunday.
- Who
- DRI officials and an Indian passenger arriving from Doha.
- What
- DRI seized cocaine being smuggled in comic books.
- When
- On Friday morning, with the announcement made on Sunday.
- Where
- Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru.
- Why
- The articles do not provide the why.
- Agency
- DRI (Directorate of Revenue Intelligence)
- Location
- Bengaluru Airport
- Smuggling Method
- Inside comic books and magazines
- Arrival City
- Doha, Qatar
- Date of Interception
- Friday
- Announcement Date
- Sunday