Hyderabad, Mar 31 (PTI) A total of 25.45 kg of hydroponic weed valued at Rs 8.9 crore was seized from two passengers at the international airport here, the DRI said on Tuesday.
Based on specific intelligence, the officers of DRI Hyderabad Zonal Unit, and Air Intelligence Unit Hyderabad Customs intercepted two Indian passengers arriving from Bangkok to RGI Airport here on March 29, a release from DRI said.
On systematic search of their baggage, packets containing greenish substance in lumpy form were recovered which tested positive for ganja (hydroponic weed).
The 25.45 kg of hydroponic weed valued at Rs 8.9 crore has been seized and the passengers have been arrested under the provisions of NDPS Act, 1985, the DRI said.
Further investigation is under progress, it added. PTI VVK VVK KH
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