DENPASAR — An Indian national has been detained after customs officers allegedly discovered more than 10 kilograms of suspected cannabis concealed inside two suitcases at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, according to multiple local media reports.
The 28-year-old man, identified only by his initials AR, reportedly arrived on Scoot flight TR280 from Singapore on Monday, Aug. 3. The reports said customs officers became suspicious during routine baggage screening before carrying out a detailed inspection of his luggage.
According to the reports, officers found 100 packages containing greenish-brown plant material suspected to be cannabis with a combined weight of 10,310 grams gross (10,110 grams net).
The reports said 62 packages, weighing 6,399 grams gross (6,275 grams net), were found inside one suitcase, while another 38 packages, weighing 3,911 grams gross (3,835 grams net), were discovered in a second suitcase.
During initial questioning, the suspect reportedly told investigators that he had obtained the suspected cannabis in Thailand before travelling to Bali via Singapore. The claim has not been independently verified by authorities.
Local media also reported that customs officers handed the suspect and the seized evidence over to the Narcotics Unit of the Ngurah Rai Airport Police for further investigation.
When contacted by local media, Ngurah Rai Airport Police spokesperson I Gede Suka Artana said he was still checking the case with investigators and did not immediately provide further details.
As of publication, neither Bali customs authorities nor the Ngurah Rai Airport Police had issued an official statement confirming the reported seizure, the amount of suspected narcotics involved, or any potential criminal charges. It also remains unclear whether investigators believe the case is linked to a wider cross-border drug trafficking operation.
The investigation is ongoing.
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