Malaysian detained in India after 4kg of hydroponic cannabis found in luggage
CHENNAI, Aug 11 — A Malaysian national was detained by Indian authorities after allegedly carrying 4.033 kilogramm...
Chennai Customs officers have detained a Malaysian man after discovering 4.033 kilograms of high-grade hydroponic cannabis concealed in his luggage at Chennai International Airport. The arrest came after the suspect arrived from Bangkok on Friday night, after being flagged up by passenger profiling, according to Sinar Harian. Customs officials said the suspect had attempted to clear security through the Green Channel without declaring the substance to authorities.
An X-ray scan of the man's checked luggage revealed suspicious images, leading to a thorough inspection of four packages hidden in the bottom compartment. These packages were found to contain a greenish, lumpy substance with a strong, pungent odour, which was later identified as high-grade hydroponic cannabis. The total weight of the prohibited substance was 4,033 grammes, and it tested positive using a narcotics detection kit.
The Malaysian national was subsequently detained and taken before a court, where he was remanded in judicial custody. Indian authorities are now investigating the case to uncover the network or additional individuals involved in the attempt to smuggle the illegal substance.
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