Major Drug Bust: Passenger Caught with Hydroponic Ganja at Bengaluru Airport

A passenger arriving from Bangkok was apprehended at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport with 11.11 kg of hydroponic ganja worth Rs 3.89 crore. The arrest was made under the NDPS Act. Officials confirmed the illegal substance was concealed in checked-in baggage, prompting further investigation.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Bengaluru | Updated: 22-04-2026 20:48 IST | Created: 22-04-2026 20:48 IST

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A passenger arriving from Bangkok was apprehended by Bengaluru Customs at the Kempegowda International Airport for allegedly smuggling hydroponic ganja worth Rs 3.89 crore, officials revealed on Wednesday.

The seized narcotics, weighing 11.11 kg, were found concealed within the passenger's checked-in baggage. The accused was promptly arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, they added.

Although the individual's identity has not yet been disclosed to the public, authorities have confirmed that a thorough investigation is currently underway to uncover further details about this significant drug smuggling attempt.

(With inputs from agencies.)