Customs Seizes ₹6.5 Crore Worth of Cannabis at Bengaluru Airport

Customs Seizes ₹6.5 Crore Worth of Cannabis at Bengaluru Airport.webp

Bengaluru, February 25 Over ₹6.5 crore worth of hydroponically grown cannabis was seized at Kempegowda International Airport, with two passengers arriving from Bangkok being arrested on Wednesday, officials said.

In the first case, 5.55 kg of hydroponic cannabis, valued at ₹1.94 crore, was found concealed in checked baggage at Terminal 2 and seized from a passenger, officials added.

In the second case, 13.06 kg of hydroponic cannabis, valued at ₹4.57 crore, was also recovered from checked baggage, according to a post by Bengaluru Customs on 'X'.

Both accused, whose identities have not been disclosed, have been arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, officials said.
 
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