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A Malaysian passenger attempting to walk through the Green Channel without declaring any items was detained at Chennai International Airport in India recently
In a statement by the Government of India's Press Information Bureau, officers from the Chennai Customs Air Intelligence Unit intercepted the traveller for profiling following his arrival on a flight from Bangkok, Thailand on 7 August.
An X-ray scan of his checked-in baggage revealed suspicious images, prompting officers to conduct a physical inspection.
During the search, officers discovered four packets of a greenish, lumpy substance emitting a strong odour, concealed in a false compartment at the bottom of the man's suitcase
A drug detection kit confirmed the 4.03kg substance was high-grade hydroponic cannabis.
The narcotics were seized under Section 43(a) of India's Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act 1985.
The suspect was remanded as local authorities continue their investigations.
Following the arrest, Chennai Customs issued a warning advising the public, particularly youths, to beware of sponsored overseas trips and offers of easy money
Officials warned that drug syndicates frequently cover travel and lodging expenses to lure young people into smuggling illicit items into India.
