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UNCOVERED: Amphetamine worth 40 lakh found hidden in clock at kia s cargo section - The Untold Story

Officials with the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence busted an international drug racket at Kempegowda International Airport and seized amphetamine worth ₹40 lakh that was concealed inside a wall clock.

The package was slated to be shipped to Saudi Arabia and was booked by a person from Tamil Nadu with a fake name and address of the sender, said officials. 

After receiving a tip-off, the Bengaluru init of the DRI inspected the cargo section of KIA and conducted a thorough check on Thursday evening. After several hours of combing operations, the team spotted a large clock on the wall. 

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