Mumbai: High quality hydroponic weed worth Rs 39.5 crore seized at cargo terminal

According to DRI, the officers of DRI, Mumbai Zonal Unit, intercepted two USA-origin courier consignments imported at Courier Terminal in Air Cargo Complex, Mumbai

The Directorate Revenue of Intelligence (DRI) on Tuesday seized high quality hydroponic weed worth Rs 39.5 crore at courier terminal Air Cargo complex in Mumbai which arrived from USA .

According to DRI, the officers of DRI, Mumbai Zonal Unit, intercepted two USA-origin courier consignments imported at Courier Terminal in Air Cargo Complex, Mumbai.

“The examination resulted in the seizure of 86.5 kg of high-quality hydroponic weed concealed in the consignments. The consignments were mis-declared as ‘Outdoor Concrete Firepit’ and were destined for Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, ” said DRI in a statement.

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Officials said that, the seizure was a result of multi- agency coordination with stakeholders. Further investigation and follow-up searches were carried out at the related addresses of a warehouse  and office premises linked to the importer. 

These searches resulted in the crackdown on the drug cartel resulting in the arrest of two Indian nationals from Mumbai. The high-quality hydroponic weed (ganja) is valued at Rs 39.5 crores in the illicit market. 

Further investigation is in progress.

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