Vinod M Jain
Customs officials at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) have seized narcotic substances worth over Rs.3.40 crore in two separate cases.
In the first case,during the inspection of baggage of a passenger who arrived from Bangkok,officials detected 9.7 kg of hydroponic ganja.The estimated value of the seized contraband is around ₹3.39 crore.
The passenger was immediately taken into custody and a case has been registered under the NDPS Act.Further investigation is underway.
In another case,a passenger arriving from Bangkok was found carrying narcotic substances concealed inside candy packets.
Customs officials recovered about 1.7 kg of the contraband, valued at approximately Rs.4.7 lakh.
Customs authorities are continuing their probe into both cases.
