India, Oct. 17 -- The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and Customs officials have seized 5.291 kg of hydroponic cannabis, estimated to be worth around Rs 1.85 crore in the international market, from four passengers arriving from Bangkok at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar.

Acting on specific intelligence, officers of the DRI's Bhubaneswar Regional Unit intercepted the four passengers on October 17, 2026, and conducted searches in coordination with Customs officials.

During the examination of the checked-in baggage of three passengers, officials detected suspicious packets concealed in specially designed hidden compartments. After opening the compartments with hand tools, they recovered six packets conta...