Bhubaneswar: Acting on specific intelligence inputs, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized hydroponic weed worth approximately ₹2.92 crore at Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar and arrested three passengers in connection with the case.

In a joint operation with the Customs Department, the DRI seized 8.349 kg of hydroponic weed from the luggage of the three passengers, who are reportedly from Kolkata, West Bengal.

According to DRI sources, the accused had allegedly arrived from Bangkok on IndiGo flight 6E-1066, which landed at Bhubaneswar airport at around 5.15 am on October 20, 2026.

Following the intelligence alert, DRI officials, with assistance from the Customs Department, intercepted the passengers and searched their luggage, recovering the contraband valued at approximately ₹2.92 crore.

The three passengers were arrested in connection with the seizure. Further investigation is underway to establish the source of the contraband and determine the alleged smuggling network involved.