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2 drug smugglers held with 10 kg ephedrine

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Press Trust of India Tiruchirappalli (TN)
Two Malaysia-bound passengers were today arrested at the airport here for allegedly attempting to smuggle 10 kg ephedrine, a stimulant drug, Customs officials said.

The two, hailing from Chennai, were waiting to board the Air Asia's Kuala Lumpur flight when Customs Air Intelligence officials detained them after a scan of their baggage revealed the contraband, they said.

The seized drug was valued at Rs two crore in international market, the officials said.

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First Published: Mar 25 2013 | 10:20 PM IST

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