Customs Seize Over 36 Kg of Suspected Hydroponic Marijuana at Indian Airports, Multiple Arrests Made
Customs officials at Indira Gandhi International Airport and Chennai airport seized over 36 kg of suspected hydroponic marijuana valued at approximately Rs 13.18 crore from multiple passengers arriving from Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. Several individuals, including two Indian passengers at IGI Airport and a woman at Chennai airport, were arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. Investigations are ongoing to determine the source and involvement of others in these smuggling cases.
First-hand measurement across 7 sources
We measured how 7 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (48/100). Lens Score 40/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, thetribune, thetribune, news18, thetribune, news18, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (47–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 30 Oct, 02:17 am. Other outlets followed.