Kochi, Feb. 14 -- A man from Punjab has been arrested for attempting to smuggle about 16 kg ganja through Kochi International Airport, customs said here on Thursday. The air customs, Kochi, seized approximately 15.9 kg ganja (cannabis) from the passenger Balwinder Singh Negi, a resident of Ludhiana, said an official release on Thursday. He came from Bangkok on flight TG 347 at 11.09 pm, carrying the contraband in a bag. A detailed investigation is underway, officials said.

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