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Mother-Son Duo Caught Smuggling $8 Crore Drugs
27 Apr
Summary
- Mother-son duo arrested for smuggling drugs worth Rs 8 crore.
- Drugs were concealed in 40 packets within food items.
- Accused confessed smuggling for a free trip to Bangkok.
A mother-son duo, residents of Nalasopara, were arrested by Mumbai Airport Customs officials for attempting to smuggle narcotics worth around Rs 8 crore. The passengers arrived from Bangkok via Kuala Lumpur and were intercepted based on suspicion by the Air Intelligence Unit. Investigations revealed they had traveled to Bangkok on April 18.
During baggage inspection, customs officers discovered 40 plastic packets containing a dry leafy substance. This substance tested positive for Hydroponic Weed, a narcotic drug, with a net weight of 7937 grams and an estimated value of Rs 8 crore. The duo admitted to their involvement in possessing and concealing the drugs.
They informed authorities that their motivation for engaging in smuggling was the allure of a complimentary trip to Bangkok. Customs officials are currently conducting further investigations to identify and apprehend any associates involved in this international drug smuggling operation, focusing on who supplied the drugs and facilitated the trip.
