India, Oct. 20 -- The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has reportedly seized marijuana worth around Rs 3 crore at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar and detained three passengers on suspicion of smuggling the contraband.

According to preliminary information, the passengers arrived in Bhubaneswar from Bangkok on an IndiGo flight at around 5.30 am. The consignment was allegedly being transported in food packets, luggage bags and chocolate packets.

Investigators suspect that the contraband was intended to be transported to Kolkata by road from Bhubaneswar. The three passengers are being questioned to establish their alleged involvement in the smuggling operation and identify others linked to the network.

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