An Australian man was arrested at the New Delhi airport on Sunday after he was reportedly caught carrying narcotics in his suitcase.
The man identified as Mohamed Umar Turay was taken into custody by the Central Industrial Security Force at the Indira Gandhi International Airport after he looked ‘suspicious’.
He was intercepted at around 11:30 am when he arrived at the airport ahead of his Air India flight to Melbourne.
During the frisking, the CISF allegedly found seven kilograms of Amphetamines worth Rs 21 crore in the international market.
The contraband items were hidden in the false bottom of his suitcase that he was trying to smuggle to Melbourne, according to a CISF report.
The passenger and the seized drugs were handed over to the Customs Officials at the airport for investigation.
Misuse or recreational use of Amphetamines is ‘common and illegal’
According to information on the Victorian government’s health portal, Amphetamines are stimulant drugs that speed up the workings of the brain. While there are legal forms of Amphetamines, used in the treatment of some disorders, the misuse or the recreational use of these medications is ‘common and illegal.’
Long-term misuse of the drug can lead to serious problems, including brain and cardiovascular damage, malnutrition and psychosis.
If you're experiencing issues with drug or alcohol, you can call the Family Drug Support's free 24/7 telephone helpline on 1300 368 186 or talk to your GP to find out about the services available. You can also get free language help over the phone through the Translating and Interpreting Service by dialling 131 450.
For help in your state visit the Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS).
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