News:2026-09-12/Trafficking/chennai-customs-seize-2-794-kg-of-hydroponic-ganja-from-a-passenger-arriving-from-dubai

NewsTrafficking12 September 2026

Chennai Customs seize 2.794 kg of hydroponic ganja from a passenger arriving from Dubai

News Today reported that officers of the Air Intelligence Unit of Chennai Customs stopped an Indian passenger who arrived from Dubai at Chennai's Anna International Airport on 12 September 2026 as he tried to leave through the green channel. His checked baggage held four airtight packets containing 2,794 grams of suspected hydroponic ganja, concealed in a diaper bag, a detergent packet and a chessboard box, which officials valued at about 97 lakh rupees on the illicit market. He was arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act and remanded to judicial custody. The report reproduces the customs department's statement.

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PlaceAnna International AirportChennaiTamil NaduIndia

AgencyChennai Customs Air Intelligence Unit

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2026-09-12 Trafficking Chennai Customs seize 2.794 kg of hydroponic ganja from a passenger arriving from Dubai News Today reported that officers of the Air Intelligence Unit of Chennai Customs stopped an Indian passenger who arrived from Dubai at Chennai's Anna International Airport on 12 September 2026 as he tried to leave through the green channel. His checked baggage held four airtight packets containing 2,794 grams of suspected hydroponic ganja, concealed in a diaper bag, a detergent packet and a chessboard box, which officials valued at about 97 lakh rupees on the illicit market. He was arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act and remanded to judicial custody. The report reproduces the customs department's statement. https://newstodaynet.com/2026/09/15/2794-gms-of-hydroponic-ganja-seized-at-chennai-airport/ India Tamil Nadu Chennai Anna International Airport Chennai Customs Air Intelligence Unit