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Crime
Punjab women caught smuggling 10 kg marijuana at Gaya Airport, seized by customs
✍️ Amar Ujala · Gaya
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 10:16 AM
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Custom officials at Gaya International Airport seized about 10 kg of marijuana hidden in four bags brought by two women from Punjab arriving from Thailand.
Customs officers at Gaya International Airport uncovered a large drug shipment when they inspected four bags carried by two women from Punjab. The inspection revealed approximately 10 kilograms of marijuana concealed within the luggage.
The two women had arrived on a Thai Airways flight from Thailand, attempting to transport the narcotic concealed in multiple bags. Their identities and travel details were recorded by the authorities during the investigation.
Authorities have seized the entire quantity and initiated legal proceedings under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The seizure underscores the ongoing challenges faced by law‑enforcement agencies in curbing cross‑border drug trafficking.
A senior customs official confirmed that the operation was part of a routine check and emphasized the department’s vigilance in intercepting illicit substances at entry points.
The two women had arrived on a Thai Airways flight from Thailand, attempting to transport the narcotic concealed in multiple bags. Their identities and travel details were recorded by the authorities during the investigation.
Authorities have seized the entire quantity and initiated legal proceedings under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The seizure underscores the ongoing challenges faced by law‑enforcement agencies in curbing cross‑border drug trafficking.
A senior customs official confirmed that the operation was part of a routine check and emphasized the department’s vigilance in intercepting illicit substances at entry points.