Hyderabad: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 7.75 kg of hydroponic cannabis worth approximately ₹2.71 crore at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad.
Officials arrested an Indian passenger who arrived from Bangkok on October 12 after allegedly finding the narcotic substance concealed inside an electric geyser. The Hyderabad airport cannabis seizure involved 73 packets of hydroponic cannabis hidden inside the appliance carried by the passenger.
According to DRI officials, the packets contained cannabis with an estimated total value of ₹2.71 crore. The agency took the passenger into custody under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
Hyderabad airport cannabis seizure: 73 packets found in geyser
DRI officials said the passenger had allegedly concealed the cannabis packets inside an electric geyser while travelling from Bangkok to Hyderabad. During the operation, officers recovered 73 packets containing a combined 7.75 kg of hydroponic cannabis.
The seized narcotic substance had an estimated value of approximately ₹2.71 crore. Following the recovery, officials arrested the passenger under the provisions of the NDPS Act. The DRI continued its investigation into the alleged smuggling attempt.