Drugs worth Rs 88 crore seized in Dwarka district

Rajkot: In a massive haul, the police in Devbhumi Dwarka district seized banned narcotic substances, whose value is expected to be over Rs 300 crore, on Wednesday.
In joint operation by special operation group and police, 19 packets of drugs worth Rs 88 lakh were seized in the morning while another 47 packets were found later. The drugs were brought from sea route to be smuggled into Gujarat from the coastal areas of Dwarka district.
Police sources said that based on specific information, they detained Sajjad Dhosi (44), a resident of Mumbra of Thane district in Maharashtra and found drug packets concealed in his bags. He was carrying 6.618 kg methamphetamine and 11.483 kg heroin in three bags including luggage and school bag. This seizure is valued at Rs 88.25 crore.
Sajjad came to Khambhalia from Thane on November 7 and had checked into a guest house. He checked out on November 9 and took the delivery of the drugs. When he was leaving on Wednesday, police intercepted him Aaradhna Dham on the highway.
Ghosi, a vegetable vendor, had come to Khambhalia three days back to take the delivery of drugs
During interrogation by local crime branch and SOG, Dhosi told cops that he got these drugs from Salim Yakub Kara and Ali Yakub Kara, both natives of the coastal Salaya town near Jamnagar. When police raided their residences, they found another 47 packets of drugs, contents of which were being verified by the forensic team.
Talking to TOI Sandeep Singh, range IG Rajkot, said “We have found more 47 packets and the contents are being analyzed. Primary investigation reveals that the drugs came through the sea route but we are investigating how it came, whether it came in a boat, what was the modus operandi and who are other people involved in this racket.”
“Ghosi had gone to jail in a murder case in the past and Salim Kara has been arrested in the past in NDPS, fake currency and Arms Act cases," Singh said.
According to police, Sajjad was supposed to go to Maharashtra after taking the delivery of the consignment but it’s not clear who was the receipent of the 47 packets. Sources claimed that the police have detained Salim and Ali.
Infamous smuggler
Salaya has been infamous for smuggling, especially during the era of the Gold Control act. According to sources in the customs department, gold and cigarettes were being smuggled from Salaya. There are 42 desolate islands near Dwarka which are potential routes for drug peddlers. According to notification, it’s prohibited to go on these islands to prevent illegal activities. However, criminals are using these islands as a haven. Police had information of drug peddling for a long time but this the first time they succeeded in nabbing the peddlers with huge stock.