Overview
- Mumbai Airport Customs reported eight cases over the past week totaling roughly 39.98 kg of hydroponic cannabis valued at about Rs 40 crore.
- Most interceptions involved passengers arriving from Bangkok, and those detained were arrested under the NDPS Act.
- Two latest Bangkok arrivals were held at CSMIA: Shamim Ahmad with 1,469 grams valued at Rs 1.46 crore and Mohammed Mohammed Abdul Kutty with 912 grams valued at Rs 91.2 lakh.
- Alongside the drug seizures, officials recovered 233 grams of gold worth Rs 29.72 lakh, smuggled medicines valued at Rs 58.54 lakh, and foreign currency totaling Rs 1.65 crore.
- Customs say statements from the accused point to other individuals, and efforts are underway to identify and apprehend additional associates.