State vs Unidentified female passenger — Chennai Airport narcotics seizure

Timeline

1. 1 Nov 2026Arrest

   Customs seize ganja worth ₹ 1.71 crore at Chennai airport; woman arrested

   According to the Customs department, acting on a tip off, the department officials intercepted the woman who arrived in Chennai from Kuala Lumpur on Saturday. | India News

   Hindustan Times

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Officials seized a large supply of marijuana from a passenger and placed her under arrest.

   Who:

   Chennai Customs officials acted as the agency while an unidentified female passenger is the accused.

   When:

   Reported on 1 Nov 2026.

   Where:

   Chennai Airport, Tamil Nadu.

   Why:

   Officials intercepted the woman because they received a tip off about the narcotics.

   What it means:

   The passenger is now in custody while the Customs department investigates the incident.

2. 1 Nov 2026News

   Hydroponic ganja worth Rs 2.2 crore seized at Chennai airport

   CHENNAI: Chennai Customs officials seized 6.36 kg of hydroponic ganja, worth Rs 2.23 crore, in two cases involving passengers arriving from Bangkok and Kuala Lu

   The New Indian Express

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Customs officials seized a large amount of illegal cannabis grown indoors at an airport.

   Who:

   Chennai Customs officials acted against unidentified passengers arriving from abroad.

   When:

   Reported on 1 Nov 2026.

   Where:

   Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

   Why:

   Officials discovered the illegal drugs hidden in the belongings of passengers arriving at the airport.

   What it means:

   The agency has taken possession of the items and is processing the seizure as part of an investigation.