Who is Harsha Sunny, the model who was arrested for carrying high quality ‘hydroponic marijuana?’ โ Firstpost
When the officials searched her luggage, they discovered 12 vacuum-sealed plastic packets full of โgreen substance.โ She was then arrested under the NDPS Act for smuggling banned narcotics
A model by the name of Harsha Sunny has been arrested for carrying over 11 kg of high quality โhydroponic marijuana.โ She is 28 years old. The arrest happened at the Mumbai airport as she was flying from Bangkok to India. As per a report, the officers found her behaviour suspicious during surveillance.
When the offiWhen the officials searched her luggage, they discovered 12 vacuum-sealed plastic packets full of โgreen substance.โ She was then arrested under the NDPS Act for smuggling banned narcoticscials searched her luggage, they discovered 12 vacuum-sealed plastic packets full of โgreen substance.โ She was then arrested under the NDPS Act for smuggling banned narcotics. An investigation is underway and more details about the incident are awaited.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the penalties under the NDPS Act?
The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, under which Harsha Sunny was arrested, has provisions for penalties related to smuggling banned narcotics.
How is hydroponic marijuana different from regular cannabis?
Hydroponic marijuana is cultivated using water-based nutrient solutions instead of soil, making it a more potent and expensive form of cannabis. It is grown in a controlled environment. This method was highlighted in recent seizures of hydroponic marijuana in Pune and Mumbai.
Could more arrests be made in this drug case?
An investigation is underway, and more details about the incident are awaited. Authorities are examining whether the incident is linked to a larger trafficking operation with international connections. Probe is underway to identify other persons linked to the drug network.
First Published:
June 12, 2026, 18:15 IST
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