Foreigners caught with 48 kilogrammes of marijuana at Techo International Airport

Authorities arrested two foreign nationals with a combined total of 48 kilogrammes of marijuana at Techo International Airport on October 5.

Customs officials inspected a passenger and found 46 packages of marijuana weighing 23.046 kilogrammes hidden in a suitcase.

Later, officials inspected another passenger and also discovered 39 packages of marijuana with a net weight of 25.112 kilogrammes concealed in a suitcase.

After completing initial procedures and preparing a report on customs violations, authorities handed over the suspects, evidence and related materials to the Anti‑Narcotics Police Unit for further action in line with legal procedures.