Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Mumbai Airport Customs Arrests Three for Smuggling Weed
Three women were caught at Mumbai Airport trying to smuggle weed from Bangkok.
They hid the weed in their bags.
The customs officers found a total of 4,688 grams of weed.
The women knew it was illegal but did it for money.
The police are still investigating to find out who else is involved.
Three women were arrested at Mumbai Airport for smuggling hydroponic weed from Bangkok.
The weed was hidden in plastic packets beneath the inner lining of their trolley bags and in packets of dehydrated guava.
A total of 4,688 grams of weed was seized by the customs officers.
The women admitted to carrying the contraband for monetary consideration.
The investigation is ongoing to identify and apprehend other persons involved in the smuggling.
- Who
- Iswarya Selvaraj, Zuwairiya Rahman, and R.S. Arab
- What
- Smuggling hydroponic weed (cannabis) from Bangkok to Mumbai
- When
- July 27, 2026
- Where
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai
- Why
- For monetary consideration
Law Enforcement Perspective
Smugglers' Perspective
Legality and Punishment
Law Enforcement Perspective
Smuggling drugs into India is illegal and attracts stringent punishment under Indian laws.
Smugglers' Perspective
The smugglers admitted to carrying the contraband for monetary consideration, indicating a willingness to take the risk despite knowing the legal consequences.
- Location
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai
- Date
- July 27, 2026
- Arrested Individuals
- Iswarya Selvaraj, Zuwairiya Rahman, and R.S. Arab
- Amount of Weed Seized
- 4,688 grams
- Origin of Weed
- Bangkok
- Investigation Status
- Preliminary stage
