Couple Arrested at Varanasi Airport with 20 Kg of Hydroponic Weed Valued at ₹20 Crore
Indore couple posing as fiancés held at Varanasi airport with 20 Kg hydroponic weed worth Rs 20 crore
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Two individuals from Indore, posing as a couple, were arrested at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi after customs officials discovered 20 kg of hydroponic weed in their luggage. The drugs, valued at approximately ₹20 crore (around $2.4 million USD), were allegedly handed to them in Bangkok for transport to India.
- 01The accused are Shehanaj Hussain, 37, and Yusoof, 40, both residents of Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
- 02The couple arrived on Air India Express flight IX 215 from Bangkok, raising suspicions during immigration checks.
- 03Yusoof traveled to Bangkok on May 21, while Shehanaj traveled separately on May 20 through Mumbai and Delhi.
- 04In total, authorities seized 22 packets of hydroponic weed, with 20 packets weighing around 550 grams each and two larger packets weighing 5.5 kg each.
- 05Investigations are ongoing to identify the source and intended recipients of the seized drugs.
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On Friday evening, two alleged drug couriers from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India, were arrested at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi after customs officials discovered approximately 20 kg of hydroponic weed in their luggage. The suspects, Shehanaj Hussain (37) and Yusoof (40), arrived on Air India Express flight IX 215 from Bangkok. Their travel history raised suspicions during immigration checks, leading to further questioning. Yusoof had traveled to Bangkok on May 21, while Shehanaj had taken a separate route through Mumbai and Delhi on May 20. Initially claiming to be engaged, their inconsistent responses prompted officials to investigate further. Upon interrogation, they admitted to receiving two bags from an unidentified person in Bangkok for transport to India. The seized contraband, packed in 22 packets, was valued at around ₹20 crore (approximately $2.4 million USD). Authorities are continuing their investigation to trace the source and intended recipients of the drugs.
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The arrest highlights ongoing issues with drug trafficking in India, raising concerns about the safety and security of local communities.
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