Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Mumbai Airport Customs Arrests Youth for Smuggling Weed
A young man named Aryan Kapoor was caught at Mumbai Airport with a lot of weed hidden in his luggage.
The weed was found in secret compartments inside the walls of his trolley bag.
He admitted to hiding the weed and was arrested.
The police are still investigating to find out more about who else might be involved.
The weed was from Bangkok and is illegal under the NDPS Act.
Aryan Kapoor was arrested at Mumbai Airport for smuggling 2.5 kg of hydroponic weed from Bangkok.
The weed was hidden in false cavities within the walls of his trolley bag.
Kapoor admitted to hiding the weed for monetary reasons.
The investigation is ongoing to identify the source, recipients, and associates involved.
Kapoor was remanded to judicial custody after a court hearing.
- Who
- Aryan Kapoor, a 20-year-old man from Chamba, Himachal Pradesh
- What
- Smuggling of hydroponic weed from Bangkok
- When
- July 22
- Where
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai
- Why
- For monetary consideration
Law Enforcement Perspective
Accused's Perspective
Legality of the Arrest
Law Enforcement Perspective
The arrest was lawful as the accused was caught with illegal substances.
Accused's Perspective
The accused may argue that the evidence was mishandled or the arrest was unjust.
- Date of Arrest
- July 22
- Location of Arrest
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai
- Accused Name
- Aryan Kapoor
- Residence of Accused
- Chamba, Himachal Pradesh
- Amount of Weed Seized
- 2,499 grams
- Source of Weed
- Bangkok
- Legal Act Violated
- NDPS Act