Delhi Airport Seizes Over 24 Kg of Suspected Marijuana From Bangkok Arrivals
The spate of arrests underscores a push toward intelligence-led screening at major Indian airports.
Overview
- Delhi customs reported three Bangkok-linked cases that together yielded more than 24 kg of suspected marijuana valued at over Rs 24 crore.
- Officers acting on specific intelligence detained an Uzbek transit passenger and recovered about 18.003 kg from a sea green trolley bag.
- In a separate Delhi case, two Indian flyers arriving from Vietnam were held with 8,957 grams packed inside snack packets, and both were arrested under the NDPS Act.
- Bengaluru customs said it intercepted three passengers from Bangkok with 12.96 kg of hydroponic ganja hidden in check-in bags, and it registered NDPS cases.
- Earlier seizures in Delhi included three Sri Lankan passengers from China with 11.635 kg after profiling and X-ray checks, and officials said field tests were positive with lab confirmation and investigations pending.