Investigation Underway After Drug Discovery on Bengaluru Flight
Officials at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru have opened a case after finding a package suspected to contain illegal drugs on recent flight. Alert came when around 250 grams of marijuana was discovered hidden in seating area of an Air India Express aircraft.
During routine post-flight cleaning,crew found a wrapped item in a passenger seat. Further checks showed foil-wrapped contents were green,leafy material — likely marijuana. The airline’s security associate manager then filed a formal complaint,kicking off official inquiry into the incident.
Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL) police have registered a case under sections 8(C) and 20(B)(ii)(A) of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act,1985. Investigators now trying to trace the seat's occupant,as early leads suggest possible ties to the contraband transport.
Package sent to authorities for more testing and scrutiny. But challenges remain. Drug trafficking at airports across India still a tough nut to crack…
