Repeat Offender Held With ₹1.34 Lakh Worth of Mephedrone in Ahmedabad's Jamalpur
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The Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Ahmedabad Crime Branch has arrested a 33-year-old repeat offender for allegedly possessing and selling the banned narcotic substance mephedrone in the Jamalpur area of the city.
Police seized 44.7 grams of mephedrone valued at ₹1.34 lakh, along with ₹87,000 in cash and other articles, taking the total value of the seizure to ₹2.72 lakh.
Raid Conducted Following Specific Intelligence
According to police, the SOG received specific intelligence about narcotics trafficking and carried out a raid on August 5 near Bukhari Bawa's Dargah in Bismillanagar, close to Jamalpur Crossroads.
During the operation, officers apprehended Mohammad Alim alias Guru (33), a casual labourer and resident of Bismillanagar in Behrampura.
A search allegedly led to the recovery of 44.7 grams of mephedrone, ₹87,000 in cash, and other articles believed to be linked to the offence.
Police Suspect Local Drug Distribution Network
Investigators suspect the accused had been operating a small-scale narcotics distribution network from his residence and was allegedly supplying mephedrone to local consumers.
An FIR has been registered at the Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) under the relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
Accused Has Criminal History
Police records indicate that Mohammad Alim has a criminal history, with previous cases registered against him under the Prohibition Act, as well as for offences involving assault, criminal intimidation and theft.
Officials said further investigation is underway to trace the source of the seized contraband, identify the supply chain and determine whether other individuals were involved in the alleged drug trafficking network.
