The examination conducted by the Narcotics Control Bureau of a container reportedly being shipped to the Maldives triggered rumors of a probable drug haul in Kochi on Tuesday.
The container, being shipped via Dubai from Oman on an Indian cargo ship, came under the scanner following information that drugs were being smuggled in it using food products as a decoy.
After this, the vessel that had loaded the container and already departed from Kochi was called back.