New Delhi: In one of the largest seizures at Delhi airport in recent times, customs officials have confiscated 47.8 kilograms of hydroponic weed from two Thai nationals. The market value of the recovered narcotic substance is estimated to be around Rs 48 crore, according to officials.
Details of the Seizure
A customs official stated that both passengers arrived from Bangkok on Friday. A thorough physical examination of their baggage led to the recovery of six vacuum-sealed packets suspected to contain hydroponic weed, also known as ganja.
Of the total recovery, four packets weighing approximately 29 kilograms were found in the baggage of one passenger, while two packets weighing about 19 kilograms were recovered from the second passenger's luggage.
Significance of the Operation
This operation marks one of the most significant drug busts at the Indira Gandhi International Airport this year. Hydroponic weed, a high-potency cannabis variant cultivated without soil, is known for its higher THC content and is often smuggled due to its premium value in the illicit market.
The customs officials have registered a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, and investigations are ongoing to trace the source and intended destination of the contraband.
