Customs officials seize 7.72 kg cocaine worth Rs 38.60 crore at Kempegowda International Airport; one held

BENGALURU: Customs officials at the Kempegowda International Airport seized 7.72 kg of cocaine valued at Rs 38.60 crores on Wednesday, officials said. One passenger was also arrested in this regard.

In am X post, Bengaluru Customs said, “On 21-01-2026, #BengaluruCustoms officers @Kempegowda International Airport @T2, Bengaluru, intercepted 1 passenger arriving from Sao Paulo and seized 7.72 kgs. of Cocaine, valued at ₹38.60 Crores. The passenger has been arrested under the NDPS Act, 1985. #CBIC #BLRCustoms”.

On 21-01-2026, #BengaluruCustoms officers @Kempegowda International Airport @T2, Bengaluru, intercepted 1 passenger arriving from Sao Paulo and seized 7.72 kgs. of Cocaine, valued at ₹38.60 Crores. The passenger has been arrested under the NDPS Act, 1985. #CBIC #BLRCustoms. pic.twitter.com/jgK0vlsZvO

— Bengaluru Customs (@blrcustoms) January 22, 2026

The arrested passenger arrived from São Paulo, Brazil, and was arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.

On Sunday, Bengaluru Customs officers seized 3.94 kg of hydroponic ganja, valued at Rs 1.38 crore, at Kempegowda International Airport, officials stated. Two passengers were arrested in this regard.

In the official X post, the Bengaluru Customs said, “On 18-01-2026, #BengaluruCustoms officers @Kempegowda International Airport @T2, Bengaluru, intercepted 2 pax arriving from Bangkok and seized 3.94 kgs. of Hydroponic Ganja, valued at Rs 1.38 crore. The passengers have been arrested under the NDPS Act, 1985. #CBIC #BLRCustoms”. The arrested passengers arrived from Bangkok and were arrested under the NDPS Act, 1985.

Moreover, Bengaluru Customs officers seized 35 wild species that were being imported without valid documents. Three passengers were arrested in this regard. Bengaluru Customs said, ” On 17-01-2026, #BengaluruCustomsofficers at KIA @T2, Bengaluru, intercepted a consignment arriving from Bangkok & seized 35 nos. of Wild species, attempted to be imported w/o valid documents, violating CITES & WPA, 1972. 3 pax arrested under the Customs Act, 1962. #CBIC#BLR Customs.”

The arrested passengers arrived from Bangkok and were arrested under the Customs Act, 1962. (ANI)