Massive Cocaine Bust at Kempegowda International Airport

A passenger arriving from Sao Paulo was arrested at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru for carrying 7.72 kg of cocaine valued at Rs 38.60 crore. The passenger was intercepted by customs officials and detained under the NDPS Act. Investigations are ongoing.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Bengaluru | Updated: 22-01-2026 18:06 IST | Created: 22-01-2026 18:06 IST
Massive Cocaine Bust at Kempegowda International Airport
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Authorities at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru have arrested a passenger traveling from Brazil's Sao Paulo for smuggling cocaine.

The suspect was detained on January 21 at terminal 2 with 7.72 kg of cocaine, worth an estimated Rs 38.60 crore.

The individual is being held under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act as officials continue their investigation.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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