Six arrested at Delhi airport for smuggling ₹48cr marijuana

India Dec 17, 2025

Six travelers flying in from Bangkok were caught at Delhi airport on Thursday for allegedly trying to sneak marijuana into India.
Customs officials found the drugs during a detailed examination after interception at the Green Channel and subsequently took the group into custody.

What was seized and what happens next

Officials uncovered 48kg of marijuana, packed in 24 pouches and hidden inside four trolley bags—worth over ₹48 crore on the street.
The six are now facing serious charges under India's anti-drug laws, and investigations are still ongoing.