Mumbai Customs Foils Major Smuggling: ₹2.89 Cr Gold, Weed Seized at Airport

• Mumbai Customs seized 2.270 kg of 24-carat gold dust worth ₹2.89 crore at Mumbai Airport.
• Officials also recovered 8.467 kg of hydroponic weed from a passenger arriving from Bangkok.
• The seizures occurred between December 15-17, 2025, involving transit passengers and airport staff.
• A total of five individuals have been arrested in connection with these smuggling cases.
• Gold import rules: Male can bring 20g (₹50k), female 40g (₹1L) jewelry duty-free if residing abroad for 6+ months.

Why It Matters: Mumbai Customs cracked down on smuggling, seizing gold and weed, leading to five arrests.