Bengaluru, March 25 Two individuals were arrested at the Kempegowda International Airport here on Wednesday for attempting to smuggle hydroponic cannabis worth ₹5.79 crore upon their arrival from Bangkok, officials said.
Customs officials in Bengaluru seized 16.54 kg of hydroponic cannabis, which was concealed in checked baggage, as reported on 'X'.
Both accused were arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, according to the report.
Meanwhile, Customs officials at the Bengaluru Airport also disposed of 287.5 kg of cannabis (hydroponic weed) and 1.17 kg of cocaine seized under the NDPS Act of 1985 on March 17, in accordance with the CBIC (Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs) Disposal Manual, as reported in another post.