Two Passengers arrested with Ganja of Rs 2 Cr at Bengaluru Airport

In the first case on February 7, Bengaluru Customs intercepted a passenger who had arrived from Bangkok and seized 1.8 kg of hydroponic ganja valued at Rs 63 lakh. 

The contraband was concealed



in a false-bottom suitcase, the customs officials said in a post on 'X'. In another instance on February 6, a passenger arriving from Hong Kong was intercepted and 5.05 kg of hydroponic ganja worth Rs 1.76 crore was seized from checked-in baggage. 

Both the accused were arrested under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, officials added. Further investigation is underway.