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Bollywood Supporting Actor Detained at Chennai Airport in Cocaine Case, Quantity Disputed

Investigators are verifying the exact haul and tracing his Cambodia–Singapore travel for links to a wider smuggling network.

The passenger has been detained and further investigation is on.
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Overview

  • Chennai Customs and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence intercepted the actor after his arrival from Singapore and a field test on a concealed stash in a false-bottom trolley indicated cocaine.
  • The passenger, described as a supporting actor with minor roles including in Student of the Year, has not been named by authorities.
  • Reports differ on the seized quantity, with The Times of India citing 3.5 kg valued at about Rs 35 crore and a PTI report via News18 stating two kg valued at about Rs 2 crore.
  • During questioning, he stated the trolley was handed to him in Cambodia for delivery, and officials are reviewing his travel history and possible handlers.
  • The case comes after other recent airport seizures in Chennai, including two kg from a Kenyan national on September 16 and 5.6 kg concealed in chocolate cans on September 1, and it has prompted online calls to disclose the suspect’s identity.