Bengaluru, February 9 Customs officials at Kempegowda International Airport have arrested four passengers in separate incidents for allegedly smuggling hydroponic cannabis worth over ₹10 crore, officials said on Monday.
In the first case, on February 9, Bengaluru Customs intercepted two passengers arriving from Bangkok and seized 23.76 kg of hydroponic cannabis, valued at ₹8.31 crore, concealed in checked-in baggage.
In the second case, on February 7, a passenger arriving from Bangkok was caught with 1.8 kg of hydroponic cannabis, valued at ₹63 lakh, hidden in a suitcase with a false bottom, officials said on the social media platform 'X'.
In another instance on February 6, a passenger arriving from Hong Kong was intercepted, and 5.05 kg of hydroponic cannabis worth ₹1.76 crore was seized from checked-in baggage.
All the accused were arrested under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, officials added.
Further investigation is underway.