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Destruction of “Ketamine Hydrochloride” valued ₹ 4.9 Crores seized at Air Cargo Complex
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08 JUN 2022 6:21PM by PIB Chennai
On the occasion of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (75 years India’s Independence), the Airport Commissionerate of Chennai Customs Zone caused the destruction of NDPS contraband substance, "Ketamine Hydrocloride", on Drugs Destruction Day (08.06.2022) in an incineration plant at a biomedical waste facility at Chengelpattu, Kancheepuram District. The members of Drug Disposal Committee constituted for this purpose along with Officers of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Chennai Zonal Unit carried out this destruction in the presence of general public.
During this process, 24.96 kg Ketamine Hydrochloride, worth ₹ 4.9 Crores, seized at Chennai Air Cargo complex was incinerated.
This is stated in a press release issued by Shri. K.R. UDAY BHASKAR, Pr. Commissioner of Customs, Chennai Airport Commissionerate.
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(Release ID: 1832244)
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