More than 39 kg of hydroponic weeds seized at the Mumbai airport, three arrested

Mumbai, September 14 (IANS). The Revenue Intelligence Directorate (DRI) seized 39.2 kg of hydroponic weeds on Sunday in a large action at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai (CSMIA). Three people, including two Indian passengers, were arrested in this case. DRI’s Mumbai Regional Unit has done this action based on secret information, which has another attempt to smuggle international medicine. A senior three official said two Indian citizens who arrived in Bangkok, Thailand, in Mumbai were stopped based on suspicious activities. 39 packets were recovered when the green dust was hidden when the green fabric was hidden. Initial investigation, this substance has been identified as hydroponic weeds, which are a high quality medicine, and its market value is estimated internationally. The officer further said that another person was also arrested during this action, which reached the airport to take the prohibited goods. This arrest is the result of Dri’s vigilance and coordinated efforts, which played an important role in breaking this network of smuggling. A case was registered against the three accused arrested under the relevant divisions of the NDPS Act. The DRI has started a thorough investigation into the case to locate other members of this smuggling network and its international mortgages. This action of Dri is considered a great success in the continued fight against drug trafficking. Mumbai Airport is a large entrance to India, often targeted by smugglers. Dris and other agencies are constantly using technical and intelligence sources to monitor such activities. The investigation is expected to reveal more revelations as a result of the investigation. -Ians Akks/As Share This Story Tags