Home / News / India News / Article /
Maharashtra: Rs 26.8 crore hydroponic marijuana hidden in ‘Orange Pulp’ boxes seized at Pune airport
Updated On: 30 March, 2026 10:23 AM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
According to officials, the consignment was declared as “Mandarin orange sacs” (orange pulp) and packed in white thermocol boxes. It was listed as food items of Chinese origin

A recovery of 76.58 kilograms of hydroponic marijuana has been made, officials said. Representational Pic/File
Customs officials at Pune International Airport in Maharashtra have seized hydroponic marijuana worth Rs 26.8 crore from a consignment falsely labelled as food items, authorities said on Sunday, reported the PTI.
The seizure was made on March 26 after a shipment arrived from Bangkok. One person has been arrested in connection with the case.
How do you like the new new mid-day.com experience? Share your feedback and help us improve.

