Major Hydroponic Weed Seizure Worth Rs 20 Crore at Mumbai International Airport Leads to Three Arrests

Oct 23, 2025 02:53 am CST

Customs officials at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport have intercepted hydroponic weed worth Rs 20 crore in two separate operations. Three passengers traveling from Bangkok and Hong Kong were arrested after authorities discovered nearly 20 kilograms of the potent cannabis concealed in their luggage, highlighting ongoing challenges in combating international drug trafficking routes to India.