News:2026-09-12/Trafficking/customs-seize-990-g-of-ganja-in-duty-free-bags-from-two-passengers-from-bangkok-at-bengaluru-airport

News record12 September 2026Trafficking

Customs seize 990 g of ganja in duty-free bags from two passengers from Bangkok at Bengaluru airport

The Deccan Herald reported that customs officials at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru found 990 g of ganja concealed in duty-free bags carried by two passengers arriving from Bangkok on 12 September 2026. A senior customs official valued the seizure at 34.65 lakh rupees. Both passengers were arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. The newspaper counted the case among three hydroponic ganja smuggling cases from Bangkok intercepted at the airport between 12 and 15 September.

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Date12 Sep 2026

CategoryTrafficking

CountryIndia

State / provinceKarnataka

District / areaBengaluru Rural

LocalityKempegowda International Airport

AgencyCustoms

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2026-09-12 Trafficking Customs seize 990 g of ganja in duty-free bags from two passengers from Bangkok at Bengaluru airport The Deccan Herald reported that customs officials at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru found 990 g of ganja concealed in duty-free bags carried by two passengers arriving from Bangkok on 12 September 2026. A senior customs official valued the seizure at 34.65 lakh rupees. Both passengers were arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. The newspaper counted the case among three hydroponic ganja smuggling cases from Bangkok intercepted at the airport between 12 and 15 September. https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/rs-10-crore-hydroponic-ganja-seized-at-kia-in-four-days-4148826 India Karnataka Bengaluru Rural Kempegowda International Airport Customs