BENAGLURU: The officials of Bengaluru Customs have seized over 3.8 kilograms of hydroponic ganja worth more than Rs 1.34 crore at Kempegowda International Airport and arrested a passenger who had arrived on a flight from Bangkok.
According to the Customs department, officers at the airport’s arrivals terminal intercepted the traveller on November 17 after suspecting the contents of his baggage during routine profiling. A detailed examination led to the recovery of 3.83 kg of high-grade hydroponic ganja, a form of cannabis cultivated using advanced water-based techniques that typically fetches higher prices in illegal markets due to its potency and controlled growth environment.
In a post on X, the Bengaluru Customs wrote, “On 17-11-2025, #BengaluruCustoms officers at Kempegowda Internati

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