DRI Seizes 10.8 kg of Amphetamine Hidden in Postal Parcel from Europe; International Drug Smuggling Attempt Foiled
New Delhi, November 14, 2026: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has foiled an international drug-smuggling attempt, seizing 10.8 kilograms of amphetamine concealed inside a postal parcel arriving from a European country. The operation exposed an alleged attempt by a narcotics syndicate to misuse legitimate international postal services for trafficking prohibited substances into India.
Acting on specific intelligence inputs, DRI officers intercepted a suspicious consignment at the Foreign Post Office in New Delhi for detailed examination. The parcel had arrived from Europe and was declared to contain “Kleren” (clothes).
Although an initial inspection revealed ordinary garments packed inside a shipping carton, a closer examination uncovered a sophisticated concealment arrangement. Plastic pouches had been hidden along all four sides of the carton, with two pouches concealed on each side.
The officers recovered eight concealed packets containing a pink-coloured powdery substance. Subsequent testing confirmed the substance to be amphetamine, weighing approximately 10.8 kilograms in total.
The seized packets have been confiscated under the relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. Further investigation is underway to identify the individuals involved and establish the wider network behind the attempted smuggling operation.
The seizure highlights how international narcotics networks may attempt to exploit legitimate postal and logistics channels by disguising prohibited consignments as ordinary commercial or personal shipments.
The DRI stated that intelligence-led enforcement and closer scrutiny of cross-border logistics remain central to its efforts to detect and disrupt illegal trafficking networks. The agency reiterated its commitment to protecting India’s economic frontiers and national security.
The investigation is continuing, with authorities working to trace the origin, intended destination and wider connections of the seized consignment.
By Suman Munshi
Chief Editor, IBG NEWS
