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Malaysian man held in Chennai with 3.45kg of hydroponic cannabis
A 62-year-old Malaysian national has been arrested at Chennai airport after authorities discovered over three kilograms of cannabis concealed in his luggage. The man was attempting to enter India with the drugs hidden beneath a false compartment in his baggage.
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Indian customs officials apprehended the Malaysian citizen at Chennai International Airport following the discovery of 3.45 kilograms of hydroponic cannabis during a routine baggage inspection. The contraband was found concealed beneath a specially constructed false bottom in the man's luggage, suggesting a deliberate attempt to evade detection.
The arrest marks another significant drug seizure at one of India's major international gateways. Hydroponic cannabis, cultivated using water-based growing systems, has become an increasingly common contraband item in airports across South Asia.
Authorities have registered a case against the suspect under India's Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. Preliminary investigations are underway to determine whether the man was acting alone or as part of a larger drug trafficking network. The case highlights ongoing concerns about narcotics smuggling across international borders in the region.