Mumbai. The Vikroli unit of Mumbai Police has apprehended a shopkeeper involved in drug trafficking under the guise of a betel shop. Authorities seized approximately ₹1.84 lakh worth of MD drugs from the suspect. This operation was executed based on confidential information. The arrested individual has been identified as Manwar Jamirulla Ansari, aged 48, who operates a betel shop in Tagore Nagar, Vikroli. Police received a tip-off indicating that he was selling MD (methamphetamine) from his shop. After confirming the information, officers caught him red-handed while he was selling drugs.
During the search, a total of 92 grams of MD drugs were recovered, valued at around ₹1.84 lakh in the market. The Vikroli police have registered a case against the accused under the NDPS Act and are currently conducting further investigations. They are trying to determine the source of the drugs and how long he has been involved in this illegal trade. Additionally, they are investigating whether he had connections with a larger syndicate or if he was operating independently.
Police officials stated that the suspect had been engaging in this illegal activity for a considerable time under the cover of his betel shop, but he has now been caught in the act. The investigation may reveal the individuals to whom he was selling these drugs. Following this operation, there has been a stir in the area. Authorities have indicated that their campaign against drug abuse will continue.
In a related case, the Sakina police in Mumbai uncovered shocking details during their investigation into a drug factory in Mysore, where drugs worth ₹434 crore were seized. The police revealed that a unique and highly secretive method was being used for drug trafficking to Maharashtra. According to reports, photos of shirts were being utilized as code words within this network. The investigation disclosed that the supply and manufacturing processes were being executed by two separate gangs, with the most surprising aspect being that the members of these gangs did not even know each other. This was the most dangerous and cunning modus operandi of the entire operation, making it extremely challenging to unravel the layers of the network.
