4 days ago
Mumbai Airport Customs Arrest Man With Nearly 5 Kg Weed
Customs officials at Mumbai Airport arrested a 22-year-old passenger.
They suspected he was carrying drugs after he arrived from Hanoi.
The passenger had reportedly crossed the green channel without declaring the items.
Officials said they found nearly 5 kilograms of plant material in his checked bag.
The material was described as purported hydroponic weed.
Authorities estimated its value at about ₹1.73 crore.
Officials said the passenger admitted hiding and not declaring it.
Investigators are now looking for other people who may have been involved.
Customs officials arrested a 22-year-old Kerala resident arriving at Mumbai from Hanoi.
Officials said the passenger was intercepted after crossing the green channel in the arrival hall.
Authorities allegedly recovered 4,932 grams of purported hydroponic weed from his checked baggage.
The seized substance was valued at approximately ₹1.73 crore, according to Customs officials.
Investigators are trying to identify and apprehend other people allegedly involved in the smuggling operation.
- Who
- Mumbai Airport Customs officials arrested a 22-year-old Kerala resident identified as U.F. Arappayil.
- What
- The passenger was arrested after officials allegedly seized 4,932 grams of purported hydroponic weed from his checked baggage.
- Where
- The interception and seizure took place at Mumbai Airport’s arrival hall.
- When
- The arrest occurred after the passenger arrived from Hanoi; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Why
- According to Customs officials, the substance was allegedly being smuggled for monetary consideration.
Key facts
- Passenger
- U.F. Arappayil, a 22-year-old resident of Kerala
- Travel route
- Hanoi to Mumbai
- Substance
- Fruiting and flowering plant material purported to be hydroponic weed
- Quantity
- 4,932 grams
- Estimated value
- Approximately ₹1.73 crore
- Location of recovery
- The passenger’s checked baggage
- Investigation status
- Preliminary; alleged associates remain to be traced
Quotes
A Customs official
An official from Mumbai Airport Customs involved in the case
“He admitted non-declaration, concealment, recovery and seizure of the narcotics substance that is fruiting and flowering top of plant purported to be hydroponic weed having net weight of 4932 grams valued at around Rs 1.73 crore from his check in bag for monetary consideration.”
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“The preliminary investigation carried out so far in accordance with the law and the statement given by the accused disclose involvement of other persons who are yet to be traced in the commission of the offence.”
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Sources
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