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Rs 3.5 Crore Hydroponic Weed Seized in Trichy
2 Aug
Summary
- Customs officials seized 3.5kg of hydroponic weed.
- The contraband, valued at Rs 3.5 crore, was found in a passenger's luggage.
- A passenger arriving from Kuala Lumpur was arrested following the seizure.
An attempt to smuggle a substantial quantity of hydroponic weed through Trichy International Airport was thwarted by the Air Intelligence Unit of the customs department on Saturday. The operation led to the seizure of 3.5 kilograms of the substance.
Customs officers acted on specific intelligence and intercepted a suspicious passenger arriving from Kuala Lumpur. A thorough inspection of the passenger's baggage revealed the hydroponic weed, which was packed in a sealed pouch. The estimated value of the seized contraband is Rs 3.5 crore.
The passenger involved in the smuggling attempt was taken into custody. Further investigations are currently underway to ascertain the full extent of the operation and any potential links. Hydroponic weed is cultivated using nutrient-rich water solutions instead of traditional soil.
