Pune ( Maharashtra ) [India], December 10 (ANI): The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of the Pune Commissionerate on Monday seized over 2.29 kg of hydroponic marijuana valued at approximately Rs. 2.29 crore at Pune International Airport and arrested a passenger arriving from Bangkok , an official said.

According to officials, AIU personnel intercepted the passenger who had arrived on IndiGo flight 6E-1096 from Bangkok based on profiling and specific intelligence inputs.

A detailed examination of his checked-in baggage led to the recovery of 2,299.44 grams of hydroponic weed concealed in two air-tight sealed packets.

The contraband was seized under provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. The passenger was taken into custody, and further invest

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