Ganja Seized at Shamshabad Airport Drugs Worth 3.18 Crore Recovered
Customs officials at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport seized ganja worth 3.18 crore from two passengers arriving from abroad and launched investigation into suspected international drug smuggling network.
- Ganja seized at Shamshabad airport worth 3.18 crore by customs officials.
- Customs seized 9.10 kilograms of ganja from two passengers.
- Shamshabad airport ganja seizure led to arrest of two accused.
Customs officials at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad have seized a large quantity of ganja from two passengers who allegedly attempted to smuggle the drugs into Hyderabad. The seized narcotics are estimated to be worth around 3.18 crore rupees in the international market.
The passengers had reportedly arrived in Hyderabad on an AirAsia flight traveling from Hanoi through Kuala Lumpur. During routine monitoring customs officers noticed suspicious behavior from the travelers and decided to conduct a detailed inspection.
Officials scanned the luggage of the passengers and identified unusual items during the screening process. This prompted them to carry out a thorough search of the bags.
During the inspection authorities discovered hidden packets containing ganja carefully packed inside the luggage. The narcotic substance had been concealed in special packets to avoid detection during travel.
Further examination revealed that the total quantity of seized ganja weighed about 9.10 kilograms. Customs officials believe the drugs were being smuggled into the country for illegal distribution.
Following the discovery both passengers were taken into custody by customs authorities. A case has been registered against them and further legal action has been initiated.
Investigators are now examining the origin of the narcotics and the intended recipients of the shipment. Officials suspect that the smuggling attempt may be linked to an international drug trafficking network.
Authorities also stated that surveillance and security checks at Shamshabad airport have been intensified in recent months due to increasing attempts to smuggle narcotics through international flights. Customs teams are closely monitoring passengers and conducting targeted inspections to prevent illegal drug trafficking.
