Bengaluru, Dec 15 (PTI) Customs officials at Kempegowda International Airport on Monday said they had carried out a major operation, seizing 22.04 kg of hydroponic marijuana from three passengers arriving from Bangkok.

The seized contraband is estimated to be worth around Rs 7.71 crore, they said on 'X' in a post.

During inspection, customs officials found that the accused had concealed the narcotic substance in their checked-in baggage, following which it was seized.

All three accused were arrested, and a case has been registered against them under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, the post added.

Further investigation is underway, officials said. PTI GMS SSK

Marijuana seizure: 22.04 kg hydroponic cannabis seized from checked baggage; three arrested under NDPS provisions. Seizure of 22.04 kg hydroponic marijuana from checked baggage of three arriving passengers led to their arrest and registration of a case under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, with ongoing investigation into concealment, chain of custody, and supply links.