Mumbai airport customs seized hydroponic weed worth approximately Rs 25 crore. Officials arrested three individuals. Coimbatore airport officials previously seized 5.25kg of hydroponic weed worth Rs 5 crore. A Kerala native was arrested for smuggling from Bangkok. Hydroponic ganja has a high THC content, making it potent. NCB notes its limited prevalence compared to synthetic drugs.
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