A 23-year-old woman from Hyderabad was arrested at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport for smuggling 3.1 kg of hydroponic marijuana from Bangkok, valued at Rs 3 crore. Suspicious behaviour prompted authorities to search her luggage, leading to the seizure
Hyderabad: Immigration authorities at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport on Monday arrested a 23-year-old woman from Hyderabad for smuggling marijuana from Bangkok.
The officials seized the marijuana, valued at around Rs 3 crore in the international market.
According to the officials, the woman had packed 3.1 kg of hydroponic marijuana in four packets and concealed them in her baggage. She arrived at Shamshabad on Indigo flight 6E-1068.
Her suspicious behaviour prompted security personnel to check her luggage, leading to the seizure of the contraband.
The woman was taken into custody for further investigation.
