Mumbai: A 28-year-old model was arrested by Mumbai Customs after being found in possession of over 11 kg of high-quality hydroponic cannabis at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
The accused, identified as Harsha Sunny, arrived in Mumbai from Bangkok on the night of 10-11 June on Air India flight TG-351, officials said.
According to Customs and Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) officials, Sunny was intercepted after her behaviour during routine surveillance raised suspicion. A subsequent search of her trolley bag led to the recovery of 12 vacuum-sealed packets containing a green-coloured substance.
A field test using a Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) kit confirmed the substance to be hydroponic cannabis, with an estimated value of ₹11.82 crore in the illegal market.
Following the seizure, Sunny was arrested under provisions of the NDPS Act for alleged smuggling of narcotics.
Officials said Sunny, a former contestant of 'Mrs Kerala 2025', was produced before the Fort Court, which remanded her to judicial custody.