Customs arrests 2 for smuggling 15.4 Kg weed in geysers

New Delhi: Customs officials have arrested two passengers arriving at IGI Airport from Kuala Lumpur for allegedly attempting to smuggle 15.4 kg of weed worth over Rs 5 crore concealed inside two brand-new geysers. These passengers concealed 145 vacuum-sealed hydroponic weed packets inside two geysers, with an X-ray check revealing the narcotics inside.

After the passengers arrived at Delhi airport on Sunday, officers observed that the passengers were carrying two brand-new geysers in addition to their checked-in baggage. “During sustained interrogation and scrutiny of the suspects’ mobile phone communications, officers developed a strong suspicion regarding the contents of the geysers. The appliances were therefore subjected to a second, more focused X-ray examination, which indicated the possibility of concealed material hidden within their internal structure,” said a customs official.

The official added that the dismantling of both geysers led to the recovery of 145 vacuum-sealed packets ingeniously concealed inside the appliances. “Examination of the recovered packets revealed a green leafy substance suspected to be hydroponic weed (ganja). The total gross weight of the recovered narcotic substance was found to be 15.4 kilograms. The estimated illicit market value of the seized contraband is nearly Rs 5.4 crore,” said the official.

Customs said the recovered narcotic substance has been seized under the provisions of NDPS Act, 1985. “Both passengers have been arrested and further inquiry is underway,” said the official.