29-Year-Old Held With 318 Grams Of Ganja At Makarba Flat; Police Trace Alleged Source To Bodakdev
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Sarkhej police have arrested a 29-year-old man after allegedly recovering 318.240 grams of ganja from his flat in Orchid Whitefield, Makarba, early Wednesday.
The accused has been identified as Jugal Pradipbhai Barot, a resident of E-34, Orchid Whitefield. Police said the seized contraband was valued at ₹15,912, while the total value of the seized material and other items was estimated at ₹1.18 lakh.
Police Raid Makarba Flat After Receiving Tip-Off
According to the complaint, police received information that Barot was allegedly storing and selling ganja from his residence.
A police team formed a raiding party and reached the third floor of E-34 at Orchid Whitefield. Barot allegedly opened the door when the team arrived.
During the search, police allegedly found two shoulder bags placed on a bed. A black plastic bag inside one of them reportedly contained a brownish-green plant-based substance suspected to be ganja.
Empty plastic bags and five electric weighing scales were also allegedly recovered from the flat.
318.240 Grams Of Cannabis Seized
Police said the substance was subjected to a preliminary examination and identified as cannabis based on its appearance and characteristic odour.
The net weight was recorded as 318.240 grams and the value of the ganja was assessed at ₹15,912.
Police also seized ₹26,800 in cash, an Apple iPhone, a Vivo mobile phone, five electric weighing scales and bags allegedly used for storing the substance.
The total value of the seizure was put at ₹1.18 lakh.
Accused Allegedly Names Bodakdev Man
During questioning, Barot allegedly told police that he had procured the ganja from Jaydeep Virendrabhai Rathod, a resident of Bodakdev.
Police said Barot allegedly intended to sell the drug at the retail level.
Sarkhej police have registered a case under relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act against Barot, Rathod and others identified during the investigation.
Police are now probing the alleged source of the ganja and investigating whether more people were involved in its procurement and distribution.
