Massive Ganja Seizure at Lucknow Airport Leads to Arrest
Ganja worth Rs 10.39 crore seized at Lucknow airport; one arrested

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Customs officers at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow seized 10.397 kg of ganja, valued at approximately ₹10.39 crore, from a passenger arriving from Bangkok. The individual has been arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
- 01The ganja seizure weighed 10.397 kg and is valued at ₹10.39 crore.
- 02The passenger was arriving from Bangkok via Muscat and was subjected to X-ray screening.
- 03The substance was confirmed to be ganja through preliminary tests.
- 04The passenger faces charges under Sections 42 and 43 of the NDPS Act, 1985.
- 05Further investigations into the smuggling case are ongoing.
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Customs officers from the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (CCSI) in Lucknow have made a significant drug seizure, arresting a passenger for smuggling ganja, also known as hydroponic marijuana. The individual, an Indian national, arrived on a flight from Bangkok via Muscat and was directed to the Green Channel for inspection. During the examination, customs officials discovered 13 polythene packets containing a green substance weighing 10.397 kg, with an estimated market value of ₹10.39 crore. Preliminary tests confirmed the substance as ganja. The passenger has been charged under Sections 42 and 43 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, and authorities suspect violations of Section 8 of the same act, which could lead to severe penalties. Investigations are ongoing as officials work to uncover more details about the smuggling operation.
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The seizure of such a large quantity of ganja highlights ongoing smuggling issues at Indian airports.
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