Mumbai Airport Customs Arrests Woman for Smuggling Cannabis Worth ₹3.40 Crore from Bangkok

Mumbai Airport Customs officers arrested a 24-year-old woman from Patiala, Punjab, on suspicion of smuggling narcotics from Bangkok. Acting on intelligence, officers intercepted the passenger after she crossed the green channel at the airport and found five packets of hydroponic weed concealed in cavities of her trolley bag among clothes and snacks.

The contraband, weighing 3,401 grams and valued at ₹3.40 crore, was seized under relevant provisions. Two mobile phones were also confiscated from the passenger. During questioning, the woman allegedly admitted to concealing and carrying the substance for monetary consideration.

Customs authorities are now investigating digital evidence and other leads to identify additional members of the smuggling network involved in the operation.