10 military-grade drones seized from three Indian passengers at Delhi airport

Three Indian passengers were intercepted at Delhi airport with 10 professional-grade drones equipped with thermal imaging and laser range finders, described as military-grade unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), officials said on Tuesday (September 29, 2026).

The drones, valued at more than ₹1.03 crore, were recovered from the passengers, who had arrived at Terminal 3 from Hong Kong via Vietnam on Friday (September 25, 2026), an official statement said.

The passengers were intercepted while crossing the green channel, based on intelligence developed by customs officers. A detailed examination of the baggage led to the recovery of 10 drones along with complete accessories, including controllers, gimbals with cameras, cables, propellers and joysticks, the statement said.