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Customs officers at the SIIB branch, Air Cargo Complex Import, New Customs House, New Delhi, detected a large quantity of hydroponic weed from Bangkok at the air cargo complex at IGI Airport. The seized narcotics are valued at approximately Rs. 52 crore, with an estimated street value of Rs. 150 crore in India. Further investigation is ongoing, with follow-up searches at five premises across three states providing vital leads.
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Consider the following statements regarding Hydroponic Weed Seizure: 1. The Customs officers of the SIIB branch, Air Cargo Complex Import, New Customs House, New Delhi, detected 148.67 kg hydroponic weed from Bangkok at the air cargo complex at IGI Airport. 2. The seized narcotics are valued at approximately Rs. 52 crore. 3. The entire operation was supervised by the Prime Minister of India. How many of the above statements are correct?
The first statement is true as per fact 1. The second statement is true as per fact 2. The third statement is false as there is no mention of the Prime Minister supervising the operation in fact 8.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The operation was supervised by the additional commissioner of Customs, ACC imports. Statement-II: The operation was closely monitored by senior customs officers at the level of chief commissioner and principal commissioner, ACC Imports. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement-I is true according to fact 9. Statement-II is also true according to fact 8. Statement-II explains Statement-I because it mentions that the operation was closely monitored by senior customs officers at the level of chief commissioner and principal commissioner, ACC Imports, which implies that these officers would have been involved in supervising the operation as well.