The Gujarat ATS has arrested 14 individuals and seized narcotics valued at Rs 836.36 crores from August 1 to the present date.
Bharuch (Gujarat) [India], August 9: In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested 14 individuals and seized narcotics worth Rs 836.36 crores from August 1 to the present date, as announced by Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Friday.
The confiscated drugs include 25.632 kilograms of marijuana (ganja), 12.041 kilograms of charas, 1,410 liters of Tramadol Hydrochloride tablets, and 793.232 kilograms of liquid Mephedrone (MD). The total value of these seized substances is an impressive INR 836.36 crore.
Nine cases have been registered, leading to the arrest of the fourteen accused. The crackdown was a coordinated effort by the ATS, CID Crime, and Gujarat Police across various districts, including Ahmedabad, West Kutch, Navsari, Panchmahal, Porbandar, and Gir Somnath.
During the operation, authorities also discovered a mephedrone lab in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, and an illegal tramadol factory in Dahej. In a social media post, Harsh Sanghavi praised the Gujarat police for their effective operations and commitment to combating drug trafficking.Â
He highlighted the major seizures, stating, "Gujarat Police Strikes Big: Major Drug Seizures in August 2024. Congratulations to the Gujarat ATS and Police for their successful operations in nabbing a mephedrone lab in Bhiwandi and an illegal tramadol factory in Dahej."
The Gujarat ATS also arrested two individuals, Mohammad Yunus and Mohammad Adil, for their involvement in producing MD drugs in a flat in Bhiwandi. They were apprehended following the bust of a drug operation on July 18, which resulted in the seizure of 35 kg of MD, including both solid and liquid forms.