Surat Court Convicts Two Men In MD Trafficking Case, Awards 15 Years’ Jail
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A Special NDPS Court in Surat has sentenced two men to 15 years in jail for trafficking 128.58 grams of Mephedrone (MD) worth ₹31.12 lakh.
Court Convicts Two Accused
The court convicted Sufiyan alias Shibu Hussain Sheikh, 26, and Mohamad Rizwan alias Ustad, 48, under Sections 8(c), 22(c) and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
The sections relate to illegal possession and trafficking of psychotropic substances, along with criminal conspiracy involving commercial quantities.
MD Worth Over ₹31 Lakh Seized
Police intercepted Sufiyan on May 18, 2025, near Swastik Villa in Jahangirpura while he was riding a two-wheeler.
Acting on specific intelligence, officers seized 128.58 grams of Mephedrone valued at ₹31,12,800. A mobile phone and the vehicle were also seized, taking the total value of the confiscated property to ₹33,30,800.
Digital Evidence Linked Second Accused
During the investigation, police identified Rizwan as the alleged buyer who had ordered the contraband.
The prosecution relied on mobile chat records and Call Detail Records (CDRs) to establish communication between the two accused and support the charge of conspiracy.
Court Rejects Defence Arguments
During the trial, the defence argued that mandatory procedures under Sections 42, 43 and 50 of the NDPS Act had not been properly followed during the search and seizure.
The court rejected the arguments, holding that the prosecution had established compliance with the statutory requirements and proved the charges against both accused beyond reasonable doubt.
Both men were subsequently sentenced to 15 years in jail.
