hydroponic weed confiscated by Customs worth Rs 19.6 crore

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Posted by AI on 2025-08-29 14:18:24 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-08-29 16:25:45

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Hydroponic weed, an expensive and lucrative commodity, has been confiscated by Customs officials in separate incidents, with a total worth of Rs 19.6 crore.

In the first incident, the Customs officials at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport intercepted a passenger who had arrived from Nairobi, Kenya, on December 22, 2022. A detailed search of his checked in-baggage led to the discovery of 386 kilograms of hydroponic weed, concealed within 18 boxes. The man has been arrested, and the case is currently under investigation.

Similarly, on the same day, another passenger arriving from Johannesburg, South Africa, was intercepted at the Mumbai International Airport. A search of his checked-in baggage resulted in the discovery of 380 kilograms of hydroponic weed, hidden within 19 boxes. The substance was seized, and the man was arrested.

In a third incident, on January 2, 2023, officials at the Calicut International Airport intercepted a passenger arriving from Dubai. A search of his person led to the seizure of 180 kilograms of hydroponic weed, which was concealed within his luggage. The passenger was arrested, and the case is under investigation.

These recent incidents highlight the increasing attempts to smuggle lucrative substances such as hydroponic weed into the country. The Customs Department remains dedicated to preventing the illegal importation of drugs and enforcing the law.

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