- Officials estimated the value of the seized contraband at around ₹96 lakh
Punjab Newsline | Amritsar
In a major crackdown on drug smuggling, the Customs Department on Wednesday recovered 964 grams of cannabis from a passenger who arrived from Bangkok at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport in Amritsar.
The accused had cleverly concealed the contraband inside food items and sweet boxes in an attempt to evade suspicion during security checks.
According to customs officials, the passenger arrived on flight SL-214 from Bangkok. During routine inspection, his movements were flagged as suspicious through APIS profiling and advanced baggage screening systems. A detailed search of his luggage led to the recovery of cannabis hidden in multiple packets.
Officials estimated the value of the seized contraband at around ₹96 lakh. The accused was taken into custody on the spot, and further legal proceedings have been initiated.
Preliminary investigations are also underway to determine whether the accused has links with any international drug trafficking network.
The Customs Department stated that this action is part of intensified surveillance against narcotics smuggling. Authorities emphasized that security measures at airports are being continuously strengthened, with the use of modern technology helping detect such attempts in time.