Entertainment News: Authorities at Chennai International Airport were stunned on Tuesday. A Bollywood actor returning from Singapore was stopped for routine baggage checks. Officers discovered a false bottom in his luggage. Inside were pouches filled with white powder. Tests confirmed it was cocaine weighing 3.5 kilograms. The estimated market value was around ₹35 crore. The actor was immediately detained for questioning. His arrest has created a storm in film circles.
The seizure was part of a joint operation. Chennai Customs and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) worked together. Officials had prior intelligence about possible smuggling. The actor’s baggage was checked thoroughly after landing. The powder was hidden very carefully inside the suitcase. Yet air intelligence officials found the packets. Sources believe the drugs were meant for supply in Indian cities. The case has now been handed over to DRI for further probe.
During questioning, the actor made a strange claim. He said an unknown man in Singapore gave him the bag. He was asked to deliver it in Chennai. Officials, however, are not convinced by this story. They suspect the actor was aware of the drugs. Sources say the consignment may have been destined for Delhi or Mumbai. Both cities have active drug networks. Investigators are pressing the actor for more details.
Reports suggest the actor was facing financial troubles. He was allegedly approached by a Nigerian drug cartel. The group promised him free holidays and money. In return, he had to carry the bag. According to sources, his name is Vishal Brahma. He had earlier been taken to Cambodia as part of the deal. The gang reportedly used him as a carrier. This link has widened the investigation beyond India.
Customs and DRI officials are now checking his travel history. They want to know if this was his first attempt. Suspicion is rising that he might have smuggled drugs earlier. Investigators are tracking his overseas trips over the past year. They are also probing his contacts with international crime networks. The case could expose a much larger drug racket. Authorities believe more arrests may soon follow. The network is suspected to be well organised and dangerous.
This is not the first such incident in 2025. Just two months ago, DRI officers seized cocaine worth ₹62.6 crore at Mumbai airport. In that case, an Indian woman arriving from Doha was caught. She had hidden drugs in Oreo and chocolate boxes. Around 300 capsules filled with cocaine were recovered. The arrest shocked airport officials and highlighted smuggling creativity. Authorities believe drug syndicates are using new tricks constantly. The Chennai case adds to this worrying trend.
The case has left Bollywood in shock. Fans of Student Of The Year are stunned by the actor’s involvement. Film industry insiders worry about rising drug links. Authorities say Bollywood figures have been caught before in such cases. This arrest will add to pressure on the industry. The actor’s career now faces collapse after the scandal. Meanwhile, investigators are preparing to file strong charges. The case could lead to long jail terms.
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