Overview
- DRI Mumbai intercepted two Bangkok arrivals and seized 42.34 kg of hydroponic weed concealed in 21 food packets, with tests confirming the narcotic and both passengers arrested under the NDPS Act.
- Officials valued the Mumbai DRI haul at nearly Rs 42 crore and said it forms part of Operation Weed Out, which has netted about 292.9 kg of hydroponic weed across airports so far.
- Mumbai Customs Zone III reported five cases between October 31 and November 3, seizing 13.077 kg from passengers arriving from Colombo and Bangkok and arresting the accused under NDPS provisions.
- Concealment methods cited by Customs included packets of chocolates and chips, shampoo bottles, and checked-in trolley bags, while a separate passenger was held with foreign currency worth Rs 87 lakh under the Customs Act.
- Cochin Customs seized 6.446 kg of suspected hybrid ganja from Abdul Samad, who flew in from Bangkok on November 3, with investigators working to trace the source and intended recipients.