Malaysian passenger held with banned Alprazolam drug

A Malaysia-bound air passenger was detained by officials here today after he was found carrying the banned Alprazolam drug worth Rs 11 lakh.
When CISF officials checked the baggage of the passenger, identified as Wasib Khan Liyakath Ali, they found 10 packs of the drug, besides Indian and Malaysian currency, airport officials said.
Aprazolam is used to treat panic disorders.
Ali was later handed over to Narcotics Control Bureau for further action, they said, adding the seized drug was valued around Rs 11 lakh.