Archive · 1 Feb 2026

Customs Seize Hydroponic Weed in Multiple Airports

Customs Seize Hydroponic Weed in Multiple Airports

Customs officials in Mumbai, Chennai, and Hyderabad recently stopped people from smuggling hydroponic ganja, a type of weed, into India from Bangkok.

In Mumbai, a 27-year-old man from Karnataka was caught with 11,207 grams of weed worth ₹11.20 crore.

In Chennai, two people were caught with 10.75 kg of weed hidden in chocolate pouches.

In Hyderabad, seven people were caught with 27.15 kg of weed worth ₹9.5 crore.

All of them admitted that they were paid to bring the weed into India.

The officials are still investigating to find out who was behind these smuggling attempts.

The customs department is warning people not to get involved in such activities as it is a serious crime with strict punishments.

Sources