India
Customs Arrest Woman at Chennai Airport After Seizing 4,877 g of Ganja Worth ₹1.71 Crore
Customs officials intercepted an Indian woman who arrived in Chennai from Kuala Lumpur on Saturday after receiving a tip‑off. During a detailed examination of her baggage, officers recovered 15 transparent packets containing 4,877 grams of green‑coloured tops, suspected to be hydroponically cultivated Cannabis (ganja). The packets were hidden inside eight food packets in her checked‑in trolley bag. The contraband was valued at ₹1.71 crore and was seized under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. The passenger was arrested and further investigation was underway. This seizure marks the second such incident at Chennai International Airport in the last two days. In a separate case on October 29, Customs recovered 1,478 grams of ganja from an Indian male passenger arriving from Bangkok, valued at ₹51.70 lakh, and the passenger was arrested and remanded to judicial custody.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams of ganja were seized from the woman?
4,877 grams of ganja were seized.
What was the estimated value of the seized ganja?
The ganja was valued at ₹1.71 crore.
Under which law was the seizure made?
The seizure was made under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.