One took place at the Kochi airport with suspected hybrid ganja worth nearly ₹6 crore

Customs at Kochi airport arrested a passenger with 5.88 kg of suspected hydroponic weed (hybrid ganja) worth ₹ 5.88 crore. Richy Antony from Kottappuram in Thrissur was arrested on arrival from Bangkok.

The contraband was found hidden in the passenger’s checked luggage. He was arraigned and remanded in judicial custody.

Published – 7 Jul 2026 22:05 IST