Customs Busts Multi-Crore Hydroponic Weed Smuggling Ring at Mumbai Airport
The Customs department seized hydroponic weed worth Rs 8 crore at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, arresting four passengers from Thailand. The accused were found with over 8 kg of marijuana, concealed in luggage, and have been charged under the NDPS Act.
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In a significant anti-drug operation, the Customs department successfully intercepted and seized hydroponic weed valued at Rs 8 crore at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Four passengers, on separate flights from Thailand, were detained and subsequently arrested in connection with the smuggling attempt.
The first incident involved three passengers arriving from Bangkok. During a routine baggage check, Customs officials discovered 1.99 kg of hydroponic weed, cunningly hidden within vacuum-sealed black and transparent plastic packets, with an estimated market value of Rs 2 crore.
Later, on the same day, another passenger arriving from Thailand was caught with 6.022 kg of the drug, cleverly concealed inside his trolley bag, valued at Rs 6 crore. All individuals were charged under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, for their involvement in the illegal operation.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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