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Three Indian women dreaming of a free Thai vacation found themselves in handcuffs after being caught smuggling high-grade hydroponic cannabis into Mumbai, with an estimated value of 85 million rupees (32.4 million baht). Customs officers at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport intercepted the trio on June 4, acting on a tip about a significant drug shipment arriving from Bangkok.

 

The suspects—44-year-old Priyanka Kumar from Delhi, 19-year-old Ishika Kaltari from Bhopal, and Asma Bano Rajab, in her early 40s from Gujarat—were caught with nearly 9 kilogrammes of potent marijuana among them. According to a Mumbai Airport spokesperson, Priyanka was carrying 3.24kg, Ishika had 3.52kg, and Asma 1.86kg, all concealed within their luggage.

 

Despite knowing the legal risks, both Priyanka and Ishika admitted to smuggling the drugs, lured by the promise of a free trip to Bangkok. Customs officials became suspicious after the women appeared nervous and uneasy at the terminal, prompting a search that uncovered the stash of hydroponically-grown cannabis, known for its high potency and value.

 

Asma, previously a salon worker now unemployed due to health issues, confessed to being promised 6,000 baht to deliver the cannabis to an individual in Surat. Authorities suspect a larger international smuggling operation led by a Brazil-based figure, as one suspect had contacts for a Brazilian woman believed to be a supplier.

 

The trio has been charged under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act for smuggling commercial quantities of marijuana. Investigations continue to uncover the broader network involved in this illicit trade, which appears to include routes through Thailand.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-06-04

 

 

were caught with nearly 9 kilogrammes of potent marijuana among them. 

 

with an estimated value of 85 million rupees (32.4 million baht). 

 

9000 grams is almost million bucks?

 

Dang.

 

18 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

Three Indian women

 

Aw, c'mon!

 

Dey Hindunuffin!

Yeah that valuation is complete nonsense, even Coke or Heroin would be MUCH cheaper than that in any country in the world including the hard to smuggle countries.

 

Conclusion - they're all lying through their teeth. I wonder what else they lie about?

Enjoy prison.  

17 minutes ago, connda said:

Enjoy prison.  

Let's hope it doesn't come to that, eh?

3 hours ago, impulse said:

were caught with nearly 9 kilogrammes of potent marijuana among them. 

 

with an estimated value of 85 million rupees (32.4 million baht). 

 

9000 grams is almost million bucks?

 

Dang.

 

No way.

Indian?  Makes a change to it not to be a Brit with a trout pout.

19 hours ago, connda said:

Enjoy prison.  

 Yes indeed - The Black Hole of Calcutta!

20 hours ago, ukrules said:

Yeah that valuation is complete nonsense, even Coke or Heroin would be MUCH cheaper than that in any country in the world including the hard to smuggle countries.

 

Conclusion - they're all lying through their teeth. I wonder what else they lie about?

 

9 kilos= 317 ounces ......Lets say 250 dollars a ounce X 317= about 79,000 dollars which is about 2,500,000 Baht

 

32.4 million baht ????

 

 

22 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The suspects—44-year-old Priyanka Kumar from Delhi, 19-year-old Ishika Kaltari from Bhopal, and Asma Bano Rajab, in her early 40s from Gujarat—were caught with nearly 9 kilogrammes of potent marijuana among them. According to a Mumbai Airport spokesperson, Priyanka was carrying 3.24kg, Ishika had 3.52kg, and Asma 1.86kg, all concealed within their luggage.

Only idiots would continue to try to do this.

Thailand the new hub for smugglers.They asked for it and get what they deserved.

23 hours ago, impulse said:

were caught with nearly 9 kilogrammes of potent marijuana among them. 

 

with an estimated value of 85 million rupees (32.4 million baht). 

 

9000 grams is almost million bucks?

 

Dang.

 

 

Thats over 100 dollars a gram. Dang is right. 

 

Wow.

21 hours ago, Magictoad said:

Let's hope it doesn't come to that, eh?

 

Youre right. The death penalty would be better. 

I guess they didn't know about Manali 😂😂