Surat NDPS Court Hands 7-Year Jail to Two for Mephedrone Possession
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The Special NDPS and Additional Sessions Court in Surat has sentenced two men to seven years of rigorous imprisonment after finding them guilty of possessing mephedrone (MD drug) under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
Rander Police Bust Drug Possession Case
- The case dates back to June 24, 2024, when the Rander police conducted a raid on Dandi Road near Rama Residency.
- During the operation, police apprehended Faisal Allarakkha Kachara and Yasin Babul Mulla.
- The duo was convicted under Sections 8(c), 22(b) and 29 of the NDPS Act, 1985.
More Than 31 Grams of Mephedrone Seized
Police recovered:
- 16.850 grams of mephedrone from Faisal Kachara.
- 14.700 grams of mephedrone from Yasin Mulla.
- Mobile phones and cash were also seized.
Total value of the seized property: ₹3,27,560.
Two Co-Accused Walk Free
The court acquitted co-accused:
- Anees Khan
- Mohammad Laik Sheikh
The judge granted them the benefit of doubt, observing that the prosecution failed to produce sufficient independent evidence linking them to the alleged drug trafficking network.
Court Stresses Strict Action Against Drug Offences
While convicting the two accused, the court observed that:
- The prosecution had successfully established the charges beyond reasonable doubt.
- Drug-related offences pose a serious threat to society.
- Strict enforcement of the NDPS Act is essential to curb the growing menace of narcotics and safeguard public interest.
The judgment is being seen as another significant conviction in Surat's crackdown against synthetic drugs and narcotics-related crimes.
