14 Cr Worth Ganja Seized at Shamshabad Airport, Two Held

Hyderabad: Customs officials at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) seized nearly 14 kilograms of hydroponic ganja in a major drug bust on Friday morning. The contraband was recovered from two passengers who had arrived from Qatar.

According to officials, the seized hydroponic ganja cultivated without soil is estimated to be worth around ₹14 crore in the international market. The two passengers were taken into custody and are being questioned to trace the source and intended destination of the drug.

Officials said there has been a recent rise in attempts to smuggle hydroponic ganja grown abroad into India. In view of this trend, agencies including the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) have intensified surveillance at international airports. However, drug trafficking attempts continue.

Just two days ago, customs officials seized one kilogram of hydroponic ganja from a flight at Shamshabad Airport. In that case, passengers reportedly abandoned the drug on the seat, fearing detection during inspections.