News:2026-10-29/Trafficking/chennai-customs-arrest-a-passenger-from-bangkok-with-1-478-kg-of-hydroponic-ganja-in-false-bottoms-of-checked

NewsTrafficking29 October 2026

Chennai Customs arrest a passenger from Bangkok with 1.478 kg of hydroponic ganja in false bottoms of checked baggage

The New Indian Express reported that officers of the Air Intelligence Unit of Chennai Customs intercepted an Indian passenger who arrived from Bangkok on 29 October and tried to leave through the green channel without declaring anything. A search of his checked-in baggage found 10 airtight packets holding 1.48 kg of cannabis concealed in false bottoms, and the substance tested positive for ganja. The report says the passenger was arrested and remanded in judicial custody.

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PlaceChennai International AirportChennaiTamil NaduIndia

AgencyChennai Customs (Air Intelligence Unit)

Approximate location12.98, 80.16

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2026-10-29 Trafficking Chennai Customs arrest a passenger from Bangkok with 1.478 kg of hydroponic ganja in false bottoms of checked baggage The New Indian Express reported that officers of the Air Intelligence Unit of Chennai Customs intercepted an Indian passenger who arrived from Bangkok on 29 October and tried to leave through the green channel without declaring anything. A search of his checked-in baggage found 10 airtight packets holding 1.48 kg of cannabis concealed in false bottoms, and the substance tested positive for ganja. The report says the passenger was arrested and remanded in judicial custody. https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Nov/01/hydroponic-ganja-worth-rs-22-crore-seized-at-chennai-airport https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress%2F2026-11-01%2F33lsu7na%2FP 4615431317.jpg India Tamil Nadu Chennai Chennai International Airport 12° 58' 48.00" N, 80° 9' 36.00" E event site Chennai Customs (Air Intelligence Unit)