1 hr ago
Malaysian National Arrested With 1.8 Kilograms Hydroponic Weed
Customs officers at Mumbai Airport stopped a passenger from Malaysia after he arrived from Bangkok.
They checked his trolley bag because they were suspicious.
Inside, they found clothes and 12 sealed packets.
The packets contained about 1.8 kilograms of hydroponic weed.
Officials said the passenger admitted hiding and not declaring it.
He was arrested the next day.
A court sent him to judicial custody.
Investigators are still trying to find out whether other people were involved.
Mumbai Airport Customs intercepted Malaysian citizen Ahmad Razali after his arrival from Bangkok.
Officials found 12 vacuum-sealed plastic packets containing approximately 1.8 kilograms of hydroponic weed.
The packets were concealed inside Razali’s trolley bag among clothing.
Razali’s statement reportedly acknowledged the non-declaration, concealment, recovery and seizure of the substance for monetary consideration.
He was arrested on Friday and sent to judicial custody, while investigators seek possible associates.
- Who
- Mumbai Airport Customs officials arrested Ahmad Razali, a Malaysian citizen.
- What
- Officials seized approximately 1.8 kilograms of hydroponic weed concealed in 12 vacuum-sealed packets.
- Where
- The interception took place in the arrival hall of CSMI Airport in Mumbai.
- When
- He arrived on Thursday night and was arrested on Friday.
- Why
- According to the article, Razali admitted concealing and not declaring the substance for monetary consideration.
Key facts
- Accused
- Ahmad Razali, a Malaysian passport holder
- Origin of journey
- Bangkok
- Seized substance
- Hydroponic weed
- Quantity
- Approximately 1.8 kilograms
- Packaging
- 12 vacuum-sealed plastic packets
- Concealment method
- Inside a trolley bag among clothes
- Legal status
- Arrested and sent to judicial custody
Quotes
A Customs official
An unnamed Mumbai Customs official commenting on the investigation
“The investigations in the case are at a very preliminary stage and efforts are also being made to identify and apprehend key associates of the accused.”
freepressjournal.in
Sources
Related news
Mumbai Customs Arrest Two in 14 Kg Hydroponic Weed Smuggling
Mumbai Customs Arrests Two Bangkok Passengers for Smuggling Hydroponic Weed
Mumbai Customs Arrests Man Over 12.7-Kg Cannabis Seizure
Mumbai Customs Arrest Two Women Over Alleged Cannabis Smuggling
Malaysian national held at Chennai airport for smuggling hydroponic ganja
Mumbai Customs Arrests UP Man Over ₹70 Lakh Cannabis Haul
USS Abraham Lincoln's Rust Reveals Toll of 286-Day Deployment
Thai School Reopens Under Tight Security After Deadly Shooting
