The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Mumbai Customs has arrested a 30-year-old man from Ghatkopar for allegedly attempting to smuggle hydroponic cannabis from Bangkok into Mumbai. Officials seized 1,015 grams of the substance concealed inside three shampoo bottles found in his trolley bag at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
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According to customs officials, the accused, identified as A. A. R. Miyan, arrived in Mumbai from Bangkok on Tuesday. Based on passenger surveillance and preliminary checks, officials intercepted him as he was leaving the arrival area for a detailed inspection, during which transparent plastic packets containing the cannabis were allegedly found inside the bottles.
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The Free Press Journal also reported the arrest of the 30-year-old Ghatkopar man by Mumbai Airport Customs over the alleged smuggling of 1,015 grams of hydroponic weed from Bangkok.
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Following the seizure, the accused's statement was recorded. Customs officials said he allegedly admitted to taking the risk in an attempt to earn quick money, despite being aware of the legal consequences. Hydroponic cannabis is covered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
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The investigation is at an early stage. Officials suspect other individuals may have been involved, and the AIU is working to identify suspected associates and establish the wider network behind the alleged smuggling attempt.
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