Trichy Airport News: Customs Seizes 3.5 Kg Ganja Worth Rs 3.5 Crore
Trichy Airport News
Customs officials have foiled an attempt to smuggle 3.5 kg of hydroponic ganja through Trichy International Airport in Tamil Nadu. The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of the Customs Department acted on specific information about the possible movement of ganja through the airport.
According to customs sources, the incident took place on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Officials had received intelligence that a passenger could be carrying ganja through the airport. Based on the information, customs officers kept a close watch on passengers arriving at Trichy airport.
A passenger who arrived at Trichy International Airport from Kuala Lumpur was reportedly found suspicious by customs officials. Officers stopped the passenger and checked his baggage as part of their investigation.
During the baggage inspection, customs officials found a sealed pouch containing hydroponic weed, also known as hydroponic ganja. The substance was seized by the authorities.
The seized contraband was estimated to be worth around Rs 3.5 crore, making the seizure a significant action by the Customs Department at the airport.
Following the recovery of the suspected ganja, the passenger was arrested by customs officials. The authorities are now carrying out further investigations to understand where the contraband came from and where it was supposed to be delivered.
Investigators are also expected to examine whether the arrested passenger was working alone or was connected to a larger smuggling network. Other details about the passenger and the intended destination of the seized substance have not been disclosed.
Hydroponic ganja refers to cannabis that is grown using a water-based nutrient system instead of traditional soil. This method allows plants to receive nutrients through water and is used in controlled growing environments.
Hydroponic cannabis is often associated with illegal drug trafficking when it is produced or transported without legal permission. The seizure at Trichy airport highlights the efforts of customs authorities to prevent the illegal movement of narcotic substances through international travel routes.
The Customs Department is continuing its investigation into the case. Officials will examine the passenger’s travel details, baggage, communications and other available evidence as part of the probe.
The latest seizure also shows the importance of intelligence-based checks at airports. International airports can be targeted by smugglers to transport prohibited substances across borders. Customs and security agencies regularly monitor passengers and baggage to prevent such activities.
The 3.5 kg hydroponic ganja seizure at Trichy airport, valued at around Rs 3.5 crore, is another major action against suspected drug smuggling. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.
Ajeet Yadav is an aviation enthusiast covering airline news, airports, aircraft, and industry developments through well-researched and reliable reporting.
