The Central Industrial Security Force deployed at Indira Gandhi International Airport nabbed four airline staff and one passenger suspected of being involved in "human trafficking," the Public Relations Officer, CISF, said in an official statement on Thursday.
The apprehended individuals and seized contents were handed over to Patharkandi Police Station for further investigation and legal proceedings. Assam Rifles has demonstrated its commitment to a drug-free society.
Following the landing of the plane in Mumbai after being grounded in France over suspected human trafficking, the passengers were seen dodging media questions outside the Mumbai airport.
As part of the operation, combat engineering devices uncovered and destroyed IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices) that were deployed under and on the sides of the roads. In addition, a wanted person suspected of trafficking in weapons was arrested.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested the 11th accused in a human trafficking case, which the agency busted last month following nationwide raids, the agency said on Friday.
"The danger of terrorism, extremism, drug trafficking, and illegal arms trade spreading from Afghanistan remains a direct threat to the southern borders of the CSTO's area of responsibility," said Secretary General of the CSTO.
The officers of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) Mumbai busted an attempt to smuggle narcotic substances by a female Ugandan national on December 20.
"The illicit traffic of small arms and light weapons and related ammunition is a key enabler for sustaining conflicts by armed and terrorist groups. This necessitates the need for coordinated efforts by states to limit the acquisition of small arms and light weapons by such actors. It is