Based on information, Chennai Air Customs detained three postal parcels suspected to contain narcotics substances, which arrived from Toronto Canada at Foreign Post Office, Chennai.

The parcels were addressed to a Chennai based person. On opening the parcels one opaque silver color plastic cover with markings as “Blu D” was found inside each. On further cut opening the plastic covers, semi dried leaves having a strong ‘weedy’ smell similar to Cannabis of high quality most likely “Hydro Cannabis” were found concealed inside. Total 300 grams of Cannabis (100 grams from each parcel) of foreign origin valued at Rs. 2.5 lakhs was recovered and seized under the NDPS Act, 1985.

Cannabis is a psychotropic substance commonly known as weed, herb, grass, ganja, containing psychoactive chemical delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). On smoking THC stimulates the brain and it responds to pleasure and unleashes dopamine which gives a euphoric relaxed feeling.

Further investigation is under progress, according to a press release issued by the Commissioner of Customs, Chennai International Airport.

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