Cocaine Smuggling Into India Via Air Routes Doubled In 12 Months, ‘Black Cocaine’ The New Challenge

According to the DRI report, the seizures indicate an increasing trend of cocaine smuggling via air passenger routes, with a 100% increase over 12 months. Data shows a rise in cases from 21 in 2022-23 to 47 in 2023-24, with the majority of seizures occurring at airports