LUCKNOW, Feb. 28 -- In a major drug haul, authorities at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow here seized 17.95 kg of suspected hydroponic cannabis, commonly referred to as "hydroponic weed," with an estimated value of Rs.17.96 crore in the international market.

Airport sources said the seizure was made late on Friday night after two passengers arriving from Bangkok on AirAsia flight FD-146 were intercepted at the green channel. The flight landed in Lucknow at around 11:05 pm.

The action was carried out jointly by the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) and the Central Customs unit stationed at the airport. During baggage screening and subsequent examination, officials recovered 12 pink and transparent vacuum-sealed pouches c...