Customs officials at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMI), Mumbai Zone-III, carried out a series of enforcement actions between 21 and 24 September 2025, resulting in the seizure of narcotics, unaccounted foreign currency, and unclaimed gold. These operations highlight the proactive measures undertaken by Customs authorities to curb illegal activities at one of India’s busiest airports.

On 21 September, acting on profiling techniques, Customs officers intercepted a passenger arriving from Colombo on flight UL-141. During the thorough examination of the checked-in baggage, authorities recovered 2.624 kilograms of suspected hydroponic weed (marijuana), with an estimated illicit market value of approximately Rs 2.62 crore. The narcotics were found concealed inside the passenger’s trolley bag, leading to the immediate arrest of the individual under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.