Cigarette seizures at Bengaluru airport rise 57% in first half of FY27

Customs officials seized 88 lakh cigarette sticks at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) between April and September, marking a 57% rise from the 56.05 lakh seized in the same period last year. Additionally, 22 kg of hydroponic ganja and 46,582 e-cigarette devices were seized during this period. Customs registered 297 cigarette cases and 179 e-cigarette cases in the first six months of the financial year.