Two Arrested for Smuggling Cannabis Worth ₹8 Crore at International Airport

In a significant operation, customs officials arrested two individuals at Indira Gandhi International Airport for allegedly smuggling cannabis valued at ₹8 crore. The suspects were caught with 7.7 kg of the substance, cleverly hidden in a pink trolley bag. This incident highlights ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking at international borders. Read on to learn more about the details of this operation and the implications of such smuggling activities.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 9, 2026, 17:21 IST

Major Drug Bust at International Airport

Authorities have apprehended two individuals at the international airport for allegedly smuggling cannabis valued at approximately ₹8 crore. This information was disclosed by the customs department on Friday.

According to officials, the suspects were intercepted on Tuesday at Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport after arriving from Hanoi, Vietnam.

The officers seized nine packets of a green substance, suspected to be cannabis, weighing a total of 7.7 kilograms. It was reported that the contraband was cleverly concealed within a pink trolley bag.

In a post on the social media platform 'X', the department stated, 'Upon investigation, the substance appeared to be cannabis at first glance.' Both suspects have been arrested, and the prohibited material worth ₹7.77 crore has been confiscated.