Bengaluru Airport Customs Seizes Ganja Hidden in False Bag Compartments; Two Held

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Customs officials at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport have intercepted two passengers attempting to smuggle significant quantities of hydroponic ganja. In separate incidents, Ritesh Vijay Thadani and Rahul Kumar were found with nearly 6 kg of the banned substance concealed within specially designed false compartments in their trolley bags. Thadani, arriving from Bangkok, was found with 2.9 kg valued at Rs 1 crore, while Kumar, attempting to exit, carried 3 kg worth Rs 1.05 crore. Both individuals were arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.