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08-08-2025
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Gold dust, hydroponic weed seized at Mumbai airport
Agency: Last Updated: Mumbai, Aug 8 (PTI) Gold dust worth Rs 2.78 crore and hydroponic weed valued at Rs 94 lakh were seized at the Mumbai airport and two persons were arrested in separate cases, the Customs said on Friday. Based on specific information, the Airport Commissionerate of the Customs on Thursday apprehended an airline staff with 3.02 kg of gold dust concealed in a specially designed belt, said an official. In another case, a passenger who had arrived from Bangkok was intercepted and 947 grams of hydroponic weed or marijuana in vacuum sealed packets was seized from his trolley bag. Further probe was underway, the official said. PTI DC KRK First Published: August 08, 2025, 23:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
29-05-2025
- News18
Cocaine worth Rs 8.6 crore recovered from stomach of Ugandan national
Last Updated: Mumbai, May 29 (PTI) Pellets containing 866 grams of cocaine were recovered from the stomach of a Ugandan national after he was intercepted at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) here, a customs official said on Thursday. The passenger, who landed in Mumbai on the intermediate night of May 24 and 25, appeared uncomfortable during questioning which gave rise to suspicion, he said. A medical examination showed that he had ingested yellow-coloured pellets. After the pellets were removed through a medical procedure, they were found to contain a total of 886 grams of cocaine worth Rs 8.66 crore. The man was subsequently arrested and further probe was on, the official said. PTI DC KRK First Published:
