News:2026-09-15/Trafficking/customs-seize-16-kg-of-hydroponic-ganja-from-a-passenger-arriving-from-bangkok-at-bengaluru-airport

NewsTrafficking15 September 2026

Customs seize 16 kg of hydroponic ganja from a passenger arriving from Bangkok at Bengaluru airport

The Deccan Herald reported that customs officials at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru arrested a passenger from Uttar Pradesh arriving from Bangkok on 15 September 2026 and seized 16 kg of hydroponic ganja from his check-in baggage. The newspaper valued the consignment at 5.60 crore rupees. It was one of three hydroponic ganja cases from Bangkok that the airport's customs officials intercepted between 12 and 15 September, together totalling 28.95 kg. The accused was arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.

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PlaceKempegowda International AirportBengaluru RuralKarnatakaIndia

AgencyCustoms

Approximate location13.20, 77.71

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2026-09-15 Trafficking Customs seize 16 kg of hydroponic ganja from a passenger arriving from Bangkok at Bengaluru airport The Deccan Herald reported that customs officials at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru arrested a passenger from Uttar Pradesh arriving from Bangkok on 15 September 2026 and seized 16 kg of hydroponic ganja from his check-in baggage. The newspaper valued the consignment at 5.60 crore rupees. It was one of three hydroponic ganja cases from Bangkok that the airport's customs officials intercepted between 12 and 15 September, together totalling 28.95 kg. The accused was arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. 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 13° 12' 0.00" N, 77° 42' 36.00" E event site