News:2026-09-19/Trafficking/customs-seize-26-8-kg-of-ganja-from-two-passengers-arriving-from-bangkok-at-bengaluru-airport

News record19 September 2026Trafficking

Customs seize 26.8 kg of ganja from two passengers arriving from Bangkok at Bengaluru airport

Deccan Herald reported that customs officials at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, seized 26.8 kilograms of ganja from two passengers arriving from Bangkok on 19 September 2026 and arrested both. Customs put the value at Rs 9.38 crore. The outlet describes this seizure as taking place on the same day as a separate 15.3 kilogram case at the same airport, and names no officer.

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Date19 Sep 2026

CategoryTrafficking

CountryIndia

State / provinceKarnataka

District / areaBengaluru Rural

LocalityKempegowda International Airport

AgencyCustoms

Source report

2026-09-19 Trafficking Customs seize 26.8 kg of ganja from two passengers arriving from Bangkok at Bengaluru airport Deccan Herald reported that customs officials at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, seized 26.8 kilograms of ganja from two passengers arriving from Bangkok on 19 September 2026 and arrested both. Customs put the value at Rs 9.38 crore. The outlet describes this seizure as taking place on the same day as a separate 15.3 kilogram case at the same airport, and names no officer. https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/hydroponic-ganja-worth-28-crore-seized-at-bengalurus-kia-seven-passengers-arrested-4154651 India Karnataka Bengaluru Rural Kempegowda International Airport Customs