Bengaluru, March 31 (PTI) In back-to-back operations at the Kempegowda International Airport here, the Customs seized large quantities of hydroponic ganja from passengers arriving from Bangkok, and arrested six people.

According to officials, the seizures were made on March 29 and 30, with contraband concealed in a checked-in baggage of passengers who had arrived from Thailand.

“Bengaluru Customs intercepted 5 passengers arriving from Bangkok and seized 17.45 kg of hydroponic ganja, valued at Rs 6.10 crore, concealed in checked-in baggage,” Customs said in a statement on Tuesday.

In a separate operation a day earlier, one more passenger was intercepted with a significant quantity of the banned substance.

“Bengaluru Customs intercepted a passenger arriving from Bangkok and seized 11.5 kg of hydroponic ganja, valued at Rs 4.02 crore, concealed in checked-in baggage,” the statement added.

All the accused in both cases have been arrested under the NDPS Act, Customs said.

Officials said further investigation is underway to ascertain the source and intended distribution network of the seized narcotics. PTI GMS ROH