DRI seizes 42.34 kg of hydroponic weed from Bangkok passengers at Mumbai airport
DRI officers intercepted two passengers arriving from Bangkok at Mumbai airport on 2 November 2025 and found 42.34 kg of hydroponic weed concealed in 21 food packets. The agency valued the haul at about Rs 42 crore and arrested both travellers under the NDPS Act.
🇮🇳 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Mumbai · India
DRI officers acting on intelligence intercepted two passengers shortly after they arrived from Bangkok at Mumbai’s CSMIA on Sunday.[1][2]A detailed baggage search recovered 21 food packets, including noodles and biscuits, with hydroponic weed concealed inside ordinary packaging.[1][2]Field tests with the NDPS kit confirmed the substance was narcotic.[1][2]
The haul weighed 42.34 kg, which DRI valued at about Rs 42 crore, and was seized under the NDPS Act.[1][2]Both passengers were arrested.[1][2]DRI said the seizure was part of continuing Operation Weed Out, under which 292.9 kg had been seized at Indian airports.[1][2]
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DRI officers display the 42.34 kg of hydroponic weed concealed in food packets seized at Mumbai airport. Photo Ministry of Finance via ANI.Photo details
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