Customs Seize Over Rs 9 Crore in Marijuana From Bangkok Arrivals at Mumbai and Chennai Airports

Overview

• Mumbai Airport Customs arrested MV Tiwari, 22, after recovering 4,864 grams of suspected marijuana from his trolley bag, valued at Rs 4.86 crore.
• Khan Mohammed Ayub, 26, was detained in a separate Mumbai case with 3,458 grams that tested positive for marijuana, valued at Rs 3.45 crore.
• Chennai Customs intercepted a woman who arrived from Bangkok via Colombo and recovered about 2.9 kg of cannabis worth Rs 1.01 crore.
• Officials in Chennai said the cannabis was hidden in an air‑tight packet concealed inside the outdoor unit of an air‑conditioner in checked baggage.
• Mumbai Customs said inquiries are at a preliminary stage as officers work to identify suppliers and the intended receivers linked to the seized consignments.