Ahmedabad Crime Branch Tip-Off Leads Seizure of Mephedrone Worth ₹81,000
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The Ahmedabad Crime Branch arrested a 27-year-old man from Danilimda and seized 27 grams of mephedrone (MD) worth ₹81,000, alleging that he was storing the psychotropic substance at his residence for retail distribution. Police have identified the alleged supplier and launched a manhunt to trace the drug supply network.
Crime Branch Acts on Specific Intelligence
The accused, identified as Asif alias Haji Rafiqbhai Sheikh (27), was arrested after the Crime Branch received specific intelligence that he was storing MD drugs at his residence in Danilimda. After recording the information under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, a raiding team reached the locality near Kayanat Kirana Stores late on Friday night and apprehended him from his house.
27 Grams of MD Allegedly Recovered During Search
During the search, officers allegedly recovered two transparent zip-lock pouches containing an off-white powder from the pockets of Asif's jeans. The accused allegedly admitted that the substance was mephedrone (MD).
Items seized during the raid:
- 27 grams of mephedrone (MD) valued at approximately ₹81,000
- One mobile phone
- Empty zip-lock pouches allegedly used for packaging narcotics
Other incriminating material
Police estimated the total value of the seized property at around ₹86,000.
Police Identify Alleged Supplier
During preliminary interrogation, Asif allegedly disclosed that he had procured the mephedrone from Arif alias Chachi Yusufbhai Sheikh, a resident of the same locality in Danilimda, for retail sale. Police have launched a search to apprehend the alleged supplier and identify others involved in the distribution network.
NDPS Case Registered, Investigation Continues
A case has been registered under relevant provisions of the NDPS Act for possession of psychotropic substances, illegal trafficking and criminal conspiracy. Investigators are now working to trace the source of the narcotics, establish the extent of the distribution network and identify other individuals allegedly involved in the drug trafficking racket.
