News:2026-09-26/Trafficking/customs-arrest-two-passengers-from-bangkok-with-3-12-kg-and-14-97-kg-of-hydroponic-ganja-at-bengaluru-airport

News record26 September 2026Trafficking

Customs arrest two passengers from Bangkok with 3.12 kg and 14.97 kg of hydroponic ganja at Bengaluru airport

Rediff carried a Press Trust of India report that Bengaluru Customs arrested two passengers who arrived from Bangkok at Kempegowda International Airport on 26 September 2026 with hydroponic ganja concealed in their checked-in baggage. According to officials, 3.12 kg valued at Rs 1.09 crore was found with the first passenger and 14.97 kg valued at Rs 5.24 crore with the second. Both were arrested under the NDPS Act.

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Date26 Sep 2026

CategoryTrafficking

CountryIndia

State / provinceKarnataka

District / areaBengaluru Rural

LocalityKempegowda International Airport

AgencyBengaluru Customs

Coordinates13.20, 77.71

Coordinates are approximate.

Source report

2026-09-26 Trafficking Customs arrest two passengers from Bangkok with 3.12 kg and 14.97 kg of hydroponic ganja at Bengaluru airport Rediff carried a Press Trust of India report that Bengaluru Customs arrested two passengers who arrived from Bangkok at Kempegowda International Airport on 26 September 2026 with hydroponic ganja concealed in their checked-in baggage. According to officials, 3.12 kg valued at Rs 1.09 crore was found with the first passenger and 14.97 kg valued at Rs 5.24 crore with the second. Both were arrested under the NDPS Act. https://www.rediff.com/news/report/two-passengers-held-with-hydroponic-ganja-at-bengaluru-airport/20260928.htm India Karnataka Bengaluru Rural Kempegowda International Airport 13° 12' 0.00" N, 77° 42' 36.00" E event site Bengaluru Customs