One held at Kochi airport with suspected hybrid ganja worth nearly ₹6 crore
Customs officials at Kochi airport arrested Richy Antony of Thrissur upon his arrival from Bangkok, seizing 5.88 kg of suspected hydroponic weed (hybrid ganja) valued at nearly ₹6 crore. The contraband was discovered hidden in his checked-in baggage, and he has been remanded in judicial custody.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing efforts to combat international drug trafficking, particularly through air travel, and demonstrates the significant value of illegal narcotics in the black market.
Customs at the Kochi airport arrested a passenger with 5.88 kg of suspected hydroponic weed (hybrid ganja) worth ₹5.88 crore. Richy Antony of Kottappuram in Thrissur was arrested on his arrival from Bangkok.
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