Customs and excise officials working with immigration police officers discovered a total of 85 packages of dried plant material suspected to be marijuana, with a total net weight of 48,158 grams in two separate cases on October 5, 2026, at the departure passenger terminal of Techo International Airport. The evidence was found on two foreign passengers.
According to the report, Case No. 1 occurred at 8:35 a.m., when authorities found 46 packages of suspected marijuana weighing 23,046 grams. Case No. 2 occurred at 8:05 p.m., when 39 packages of suspected marijuana weighing 25,112 grams were discovered. In both cases, the suspected narcotics were concealed inside suitcases containing clothing.
After completing preliminary procedures and preparing the customs offense report, the working group handed over the suspects, evidence and related materials to the Anti-Drug Police Department for management, safekeeping and further handling in accordance with applicable legal procedures.
