Ahmedabad Police Seize 2.01 kg Ganja Worth ₹1 Lakh Near Narol Circle; Two Arrested, Major Supplier Untraceable
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In a major crackdown on local narcotics distribution, the Narol police intercepted a CNG autorickshaw near Narol Circle in Ahmedabad on Sunday evening, seizing over two kilograms of contraband and arresting two suspects. The operation, executed following a targeted tip-off, has exposed a retail supply chain running through the city's southwestern suburbs.
Acting on specific intelligence received during routine patrolling, a team from Narol police station set up a watch near the AMTS bus stop at Narol Circle on July 26. Officers intercepted an autorickshaw travelling from the Juhapura direction toward Narol.
A thorough search of the vehicle led officers to a Safari-branded school bag. Inside, police discovered a parcel tightly sealed with brown BOPP tape. Upon opening the package, they found a blue plastic bag packed with a plant-based substance suspected to be cannabis.
An officer from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) was summoned to the spot for a preliminary examination, confirming the substance as ganja. Weighing on a digital scale in the presence of independent witnesses recorded a total weight of 2.01 kg, valued at approximately ₹1 lakh in the illicit market.
Key Suspects In Custody
Police have identified the arrested individuals as Sameer alias Pango Salimbhai Sheikh (26) and Riyazuddin Khudabaksh Kazi (63), both residents of Fatewadi in Ahmedabad.
Along with the contraband, officers impounded two mobile phones and the CNG autorickshaw used in the operation, bringing the total value of seized assets to ₹1.60 lakh.
Manhunt Launched for 'Dancer'
Initial questioning of the duo revealed that the consignment was meant for small-scale retail distribution in and around the Narol area.
The suspects named a Juhapura resident, identified as Sameer alias "Dancer," as the main supplier who handed over the consignment.
A case has been registered under the relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act against Sheikh, Kazi, and the absconding supplier. Narol police have deployed dedicated teams to track down 'Dancer' and are currently investigating whether this haul links to a broader drug smuggling syndicate operating across the city.
