More than 12 kg hydroponic marijuana seized at Ahmedabad airport; 4 passengers arrested
Ahmedabad (PTI): Hydroponic marijuana weighing more than 12 kilograms was seized on Sunday allegedly from four passengers who arrived at Ahmedabad international airport from Bangkok in Thailand, a Customs official said.
Acting on a specific tip off, the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport intercepted four Indian nationals who arrived here via Kuala Lumpur on Malaysia Airlines flight MH-208, he said.
"During a thorough examination of their baggage and personal search, a green-coloured substance concealed in the luggage was recovered. The substance, weighing 12,402 grams, turned out to be marijuana during preliminary testing. The four passengers were arrested under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act," the official said.
He, however, did not divulge the value of the contraband.
Hydroponic farming is a soil-free method of cultivation in which the roots of plants are given essential nutrients using water.
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Delhi Police busts LPG black marketing racket in Bawana, 75 cylinders seized; 1 held
New Delhi (PTI): Delhi Police has busted an LPG cylinder hoarding and black marketing racket in the Bawana area, an officer said on Friday.
A 50-year-old man, identified as Anil, has been arrested and 75 cylinders seized, he said.
The accused was apprehended following a tip-off about the illegal storage and transportation of LPG cylinders in the industrial area.
Acting on the input, a police team laid a picket near District Park in Bawana on Thursday evening. Around 4 pm, a pickup truck was intercepted and checked, leading to the recovery of 27 LPG cylinders, including both domestic and commercial units.
"When questioned, the accused failed to produce any valid documents, including a licence, permit, stock register or proof of ownership for the cylinders," the officer said.
During interrogation, Anil revealed that more cylinders were stored at nearby premises. Based on his disclosure, police raided two rooms and an iron shed near a factory in the area.
"A total of 48 additional cylinders were recovered, taking the overall seizure to 75. The cylinders were stored without safety measures or legal authorisation, posing a serious risk," the officer said.
Disruptions in maritime supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing US-Israel and Iran conflict have caused an LPG crisis in India.
