Archive · 21 Aug 2025
1987 Hashish Haul: Mumbai Drug Case Revisited
Back in 1987, the police discovered a big shipment of drugs hidden in Mumbai.
The drugs, called hashish, were packed inside drums labeled as 'mango chutney' to be sent to London.
The police seized a massive amount, over 4,000 kilograms!
After a long investigation and trial, some people were found not guilty.
However, in 2024, one person involved in the drug smuggling was convicted and sent to prison for a long time.
DRI investigated a hashish export plot from Vikhroli, Mumbai in 1987.
4,365 kg of hashish, hidden in 'mango chutney' drums, were seized.
The hashish was valued at Rs 2.6 crore in India and Rs 40 crore abroad at the time.
A 2010 trial acquitted three of the accused, including the main one.
In 2024, one accused was convicted and sentenced to 20 years in jail.
- Who
- Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), and drug traffickers.
- What
- DRI seized 4,365 kg of hashish hidden in 'mango chutney' drums.
- When
- The seizure happened in 1987, and a conviction was made in 2024.
- Where
- Vikhroli, Mumbai.
- Why
- To stop the illegal export of hashish.
- Seizure Date
- 1987
- Location
- Vikhroli, Mumbai
- Type of Drug
- Hashish
- Quantity Seized
- 4,365 kg
- Original Value (India)
- Rs 2.6 crore
- Original Value (Abroad)
- Rs 40 crore
- Conviction Year
- 2024
