Kochi: The Air Intelligence Unit of Customs at Kochi airport on Monday seized 6.4 kg of hybrid ganja worth around ₹6.4 crore from a passenger who arrived from Bangkok.

Acting on specific intelligence received by Deputy Commissioner Roy Varghese, the officers intercepted the passenger, identified as Abdul Samad, a native of Wayanad, who arrived at the airport on VietJet from Bangkok via Vietnam at around 10.30 pm on Monday. 

A detailed examination of his check-in baggage led to the recovery of 6,446 grams of hybrid ganja, a highly potent variant of the narcotic. The contraband was concealed inside his luggage, Customs said.

Customs officers said the seizure underscores the increasing attempts to smuggle high-grade narcotics through international flights into Kerala. The accused was arrested and will be produced before the Angamaly Judicial Magistrate Court.

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Further investigation has been launched to trace the source of the contraband and its intended recipients. The officers said they are checking Samad's background. 

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