Rs 14.73 Crore Drug Bust at Mumbai Airport: Diplomatic Pouch Scam Exposed

Mumbai Customs officials made a significant drug seizure at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on August 4, 2025. A passenger arriving from Bangkok was apprehended for smuggling 15 kilograms of hydroponic cannabis.

The contraband, valued at a staggering Rs 14.73 crore, was cleverly concealed within a package deceptively labelled as a “Diplomatic Pouch” from the Ministry of External Affairs.

Fake documents were included to bolster the deception. The arrest highlights a sophisticated smuggling operation attempting to exploit diplomatic privileges.

This brazen attempt underscores the urgent need for enhanced security protocols at international airports to combat such sophisticated drug trafficking networks. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities looking to uncover the wider network involved in this high-value drug smuggling operation. The incident raises serious concerns about the potential for misuse of diplomatic pouches.

Karanveer Sharma

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