In a major crackdown, the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Goa Customs at MOPA seized 23.832 kg of hydroponic weed (cannabis) valued at Rs 8.34 crore in the illicit market. The contraband was hidden in food packets inside checked baggage of five passengers.
How the Bust Went Down
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On March 25, 2026, AIU officers, acting on passenger profiling, intercepted the suspects upon arrival:
- Two from Bangkok via Muscat
- One from Abu Dhabi via Muscat
Detailed baggage scans revealed the drugs, which tested positive via NDPS field kits.
Swift Action Under NDPS Act
The entire haul was seized, and all five passengers arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. Further investigation continues.
