Customs Officials Seize Hydroponic Cannabis and Gold at Mumbai Airport
Customs officials at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport have made significant seizures, including hydroponic cannabis worth over ₹25 crore and gold valued at ₹92 lakh. The operations took place between November 25 and December 3, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and smuggling. Hydroponics, a method of growing plants in nutrient solutions, was used for the cannabis cultivation. This incident underscores the vigilance of customs authorities in maintaining security at the airport.
Dec 5, 2025, 08:22 IST
Significant Seizures at Mumbai Airport
At the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, customs officials have confiscated hydroponic cannabis valued at over ₹25 crore, along with gold worth approximately ₹92 lakh and foreign currency. This information was disclosed by an official on Thursday.
The operations were conducted by the Mumbai Customs Airport Commissionerate between November 25 and December 3. Hydroponics is a method of growing plants in a nutrient-rich liquid solution instead of soil.