Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Mumbai Airport: Two Arrested for Smuggling Hydroponic Weed
Two people were caught at the Mumbai airport trying to bring in a lot of illegal weed.
This special type of weed, called hydroponic weed, is worth a lot of money.
One person said they knew it was illegal but did it for money.
The other person said they were paid to carry it.
Both were arrested, and the police are trying to find the people who helped them.
Mumbai Airport Customs arrested two individuals for smuggling hydroponic weed.
Hardik Bhadani was caught with 2873 grams of weed valued at ₹2.87 crore.
Mohammed Sami was intercepted with 2339 grams of weed worth ₹2.33 crore.
Both were arrested at CSMI Airport after arriving from Bangkok on Saturday.
Investigations are underway to identify and apprehend associates.
- Who
- Hardik Bhadani and Mohammed Sami were arrested by Customs officials.
- What
- Two individuals were arrested for smuggling hydroponic weed.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- CSMI Airport, Mumbai, India
- Why
- They were attempting to smuggle hydroponic weed into India for financial gain.
Smugglers
Customs Officials
Criminal vs. Law Enforcement
Smugglers
Actively trying to smuggle drugs
Customs Officials
Customs officials trying to prevent smuggling
- Seized Substance
- Hydroponic weed
- Total Value of Seizure
- ₹5.20 crore
- Origin
- Bangkok
- Arrested Individuals
- Hardik Bhadani, Mohammed Sami
- Representing Customs
- Public Prosecutor Nazia Shaikh
- Bhadani's Legal Rep.
- Advocate Ashish Singh