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Malaysian Held in India for Smuggling Hydroponic Cannabis

A Malaysian national was detained in India for allegedly attempting to smuggle 4kg of cannabis in his luggage.

11 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A Malaysian citizen was apprehended by Indian authorities in Chennai on August 11 for allegedly carrying approximately 4.033 kilograms of hydroponic cannabis. The drugs were reportedly concealed in a specially constructed compartment within his luggage.

The incident has drawn attention to drug smuggling activities in the region, with investigations ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the case.

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