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Pune Customs seizes hydroponic cannabis worth ₹3.72 crore at airport
Customs officials at Pune airport have seized a significant quantity of hydroponically-grown marijuana valued at ₹3.72 crore and arrested a passenger in connection with the contraband discovery. The interception followed passenger profiling protocols and suspicious findings during baggage screening.
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Authorities at Pune airport intercepted the contraband following routine passenger profiling and baggage scanning procedures. During the screening process, officials identified suspicious indicators that prompted further investigation of the passenger's luggage, leading to the discovery of the hydroponic marijuana consignment.
The seized cannabis, grown using hydroponic cultivation techniques, has been valued at approximately ₹3.72 crore by customs officials. The substantial quantity and estimated worth underscore the scale of the interception at the airport.
A passenger has been taken into custody in connection with the seizure. Customs authorities are conducting further investigations to establish the full scope of the smuggling operation and identify any additional parties involved in the attempted drug trafficking.
The seizure reflects ongoing efforts by customs and airport security personnel to intercept contraband shipments at major transportation hubs across India. The incident adds to recent drug enforcement operations targeting the smuggling of controlled substances through airport channels in the region.