Representative image of weed(ganja). Credit: Reuters Photo
Credit: Reuters Photo
Mumbai: In a major breakthrough, the Mumbai Customs has seized hydroponic weed worth Rs 9.53 crore and arrested a passenger at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA).
On April 6, officers of Mumbai Customs, Zone-III, CSMI, continued their enforcement drive against smuggling activities and effected significant seizures in two separate cases involving narcotic substances and gold.
On the basis of spot profiling, Customs officers intercepted one passenger who arrived from Bangkok to Mumbai by IndiGo Airlines flight 6E 1052. Examination of the passenger’s trolley bag led to the recovery of 9.532 kg of suspected hydroponic weed (marijuana), having an illicit market value of approximately Rs 9.53 crore.
The contraband was ingeniously concealed inside the trolley bag.
The passenger was arrested under the relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. Further investigation is currently underway.
In a separate case, based on specific intelligence, Customs officers intercepted two passengers who arrived from Dubai to Mumbai by IndiGo Airlines flight 6E 1854. Upon examination, officers recovered 21 KT crude gold in the form of pieces weighing 0.789 kg, provisionally valued at Rs 58.83 lakh. The gold was found concealed in the undergarments worn by the passengers. Necessary action as per Customs law is being taken, and investigations are ongoing.