Drugs Worth Rs 3.45 Crore Captured in Ahmedabad
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Synopsis
A significant drug bust in Ahmedabad led to the seizure of narcotics worth Rs 3.45 crore, including hybrid ganja and MD drugs. The operation, revealed by Gujarat's Minister of State for Home, Harsh Sanghavi, has exposed an international supply chain and intensified local crackdowns.
Key Takeaways
- Rs 3.45 crore worth of narcotics seized.
- Drugs were imported from the US, Canada, and Thailand.
- Operation uncovered an international drug network.
- Gujarat's anti-drug campaign includes awareness programs.
- Over 3 lakh arrests related to drug activities in Gujarat.
Ahmedabad, March 13 (NationPress) Narcotics, including hybrid ganja, MD drugs, and charas valued at Rs 3.45 crore, were confiscated in Ahmedabad, according to police reports on Thursday.
The drugs were smuggled from the US, Canada, and Thailand, cleverly disguised as toys and food products shipped through online platforms to avoid detection.
Harsh Sanghavi, Gujarat's Minister of State for Home, provided updates on the operation via a post on the social media platform X.
"The Ahmedabad Crime Branch is taking strong measures to dismantle a significant drug smuggling network. This serves as a warning to those engaged in such illicit activities that severe consequences will follow to safeguard the community," Sanghavi remarked.
This successful operation has unveiled the international supply chain while also ramping up efforts against local handlers and distributors. The Crime Branch has pledged to continue investigations to track down all parties involved in the scheme.
In the last two years, Gujarat's state agencies have confiscated narcotics worth Rs 4,058.01 crore and liquor valued at Rs 211.86 crore, leading to the apprehension of over 3 lakh individuals linked to these unlawful activities.
The district of Vadodara reported the most considerable seizures, amounting to Rs 1,620.7 crore, followed by Bharuch with Rs 1,389.91 crore, and Kutch with Rs 1,040.57 crore.
From 2021 to June 2024, authorities have seized over 87,000 kilograms of narcotics, valued at Rs 9,600 crore, resulting in the arrest of approximately 2,600 individuals.
The Gujarat government has initiated an anti-drug campaign featuring awareness programs in schools, colleges, and places of worship, along with plans to create more rehabilitation centers in partnership with the Health Department.
