India, Nov. 3 -- The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 42.34 kg of hydroponic weed (cannabis) worth Rs.42 crore from two Indians who arrived at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) from Bangkok on Sunday.

DRI officials said that they had gotten a tip off about the accused, and when the duo arrived at the airport, officials intercepted them and conducted a detailed examination of their baggage. Investigations revealed 21 food packets of noodles and biscuits into which the drugs had been stuffed. DRI officials added that when they tested the substance it turned out to be hydroponic weed, a variety of cannabis grown in nutrient rich water without soil.

The DRI officials then seized the contraband and...