Delhi Airport Officials Seize Rs 91 Lakh Worth of Hydroponic Weed
Indira Gandhi International Airport customs officers seized 2.6 kg of hydroponic weed valued at Rs 91 lakh found hidden in a passenger's suitcase. The passenger arrived from Bangkok, and the contraband was detected within special cavities crafted in the suitcase to avoid detection, highlighting a significant smuggling attempt.
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At Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, customs officers have intercepted suspected hydroponic weed worth Rs 91 lakh from a passenger arriving from Bangkok. The substance was concealed within specially modified cavities in the traveler's suitcase, aimed at evading detection.
The passenger, who crossed customs on May 29, was flagged for inspection after officers noticed the unusually heavy suitcase. Inside, they discovered two vacuum-sealed packets of a green substance, presumed to be hydroponic marijuana. Weighing around 2.6 kg, the contraband was seized under the NDPS Act, as confirmed by the official report.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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