Officials of Ahmedabad Customs have seized 9.30 kilograms of heroin valued at around ₹41 crore from a passenger arriving from Kuala Lumpur at Ahmedabad airport, marking one of the biggest narcotics recoveries at the airport in recent months.
The contraband was detected during inspection of suspicious hand baggage at the international terminal of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.
According to Customs officials, the heroin was concealed in multiple packets hidden inside the baggage to avoid detection. The seized substance was later sent for forensic analysis, where the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) confirmed it to be heroin.
Following the confirmation, the passenger was arrested under provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
Officials said the seizure reflects continued vigilance by Ahmedabad Customs against international drug trafficking operations using air routes.
The development comes just days after Customs authorities recovered 6.54 kilograms of ganja at Ahmedabad airport, indicating intensified surveillance and enforcement measures against narcotics smuggling.
Further investigations are underway to determine the origin, intended destination and possible network links associated with the seized consignment, officials added.