Lucknow, Feb. 10 -- A Thai AirAsia passenger was arrested for smuggling 5.88 kg of hydroponic weed, at the Lucknow airport on Monday, officials said. The worth of the seized narcotic is said to be Rs 2.05 crore. According to Air Intelligence officials of the customs department, the passenger was intercepted upon his arrival from Bangkok on Flight FD-146 on Monday. During a detailed inspection of his baggage, eight cookie tin boxes concealing green-coloured organic material packed in multiple plastic bags were recovered from the passenger's baggage. The seized material was subjected to a field diagnostic test, which indicated the presence of ganja/marijuana, suspected to be hydroponic weed. Officials stated that the total weight of the recovered contraband was approximately 5.88 kilograms. Following the recovery, the passenger was taken into custody and arrested under the relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. The officials confirmed that further investigation is underway to ascertain the source of the contraband, the intended recipients, and whether the accused is part of a larger smuggling network. HTC...