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Customs officials at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai arrested a passenger who attempted to smuggle hydroponic weed worth Rs 14.5 crore from Bangkok. The passenger was caught while trying to declare the contraband as confidential diplomatic cargo linked to national security. The seized hydroponic weed weighed
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Jammu Airport has witnessed a substantial rise in air traffic over the past year, with 1.61 million passengers traversing through the airport from April 2024 to March 2025. This surge in air travel has been precipitated by the expansion of scheduled Indian operators connecting Jammu to various major cities
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Bruker Corporation has announced the signing of multiple new contracts and framework agreements for its explosives and chemical trace detection solutions, valued at over $27 million in 2025. The contracts include deployments of Bruker's explosive trace detection (ETD) solutions at major international airports and air cargo facilities, as
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Customs officers at Hong Kong International Airport detected a drug trafficking case involving baggage concealment today, August 5. A 20-year-old male passenger arriving from Bangkok, Thailand, had about 13 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds concealed in vacuum-sealed bags in his check-in suitcase. The passenger was arrested and charged with one
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Canadian authorities announced the seizure of a significant amount of methamphetamine at Vancouver International Airport, resulting in the arrest of a 25-year-old Chinese citizen. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers intercepted 29 kg of methamphetamine, estimated to contain 150,000 individual doses, concealed in gift-wrapped packages within two suitcases.
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The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) recently hosted a two-day workshop for the Kisoro, Kasese, and Mbarara Aerodrome Security Committees (ASC) to orient them on their roles as key stakeholders in strengthening aviation security in compliance with national security requirements. The workshop, held at Lake View Hotel in Mbarara from
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Aviation workers at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Rivers State, disrupted activities on Wednesday morning to protest the federal government's plan to concession the airport. According to the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) Chairman, Felix Ohwoefe, the proposed concession is a fraud, as the airport is
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Rajabhau Waje, the MP from Nashik, recently met with Union aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu to discuss the need for significant developments at Nashik airport. The area is expected to see a massive influx of devotees during the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela in 2026-2028. Waje submitted a memorandum requesting the
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Nigerian customs officials have intercepted over 1,600 birds, including parrots and canaries, being smuggled to Kuwait without proper documentation. The live cargo was seized at Lagos international airport on July 31. According to customs official Michael Awe, the birds lacked the necessary CITES permit and other required documentation. This
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Cotswold Airport has strengthened its commitment to safety by joining the Airport Fire Officers Association (AFOA), a national industry association focused on ensuring the highest standards of fire safety and emergency response. The airport in Kemble, which hosts innovative green aviation technologies, including hydrogen fuel cell and battery electric aircraft,
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Tens of thousands of British holidaymakers bound for Spain face potential travel disruption as 3,000 striking workers from Azul Handling, a baggage handling company for Ryanair, escalate their industrial action. The strikes are set to coincide with some of the year's busiest travel periods, including the extended
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Hong Kong Customs detected two drug trafficking cases involving passengers at Hong Kong International Airport, resulting in the seizure of about 20 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds with an estimated market value of $4 million. Two men, aged 49 and 37, were arrested and charged with trafficking in a dangerous
