5 women arrested for smuggling marijuana worth ₹10.5cr at airport
Customs officials at Mumbai's international airport arrested five women on October 26 and 27, 2025, for allegedly trying to smuggle hydroponic weed and marijuana worth over ₹10.5 crore.
The women had flown in from Bangkok and hid the drugs in their luggage, allegedly intended to deliver the drugs to a local contact, according to investigators.
Women were offered ₹15,000-₹25,000 per trip as incentive
The women were reportedly offered ₹15,000-₹25,000 per trip as incentive for carrying the drugs.
Three were caught with 6.4kg of marijuana on October 26; two more were found with another 3.9kg the next day.
Customs acted on specific intelligence for the Sunday case and confirmed during questioning that all five knew about the operation.
Authorities are now searching for the Mumbai-based handler behind this network, while the women face serious charges under drug laws that carry strict penalties.