Major crackdown on smuggling

 

 

 

IN A major operation against drug trafficking, a joint team of the Anti Narcotics Task Force and Komakhan Police arrested two inter-State smugglers and seized a massive consignment of illegal cannabis. A total of 950 kilogram of cannabis, estimated to be worth Rs 4.75 crore, was recovered from the accused. The vehicle used for transportation, an Eicher truck, was also seized, valued at approximately Rs 15 lakh. According to police sources, the Anti Narcotics Task Force has been carrying out continuous operations to curb the illegal trafficking of narcotic substances.

 

With the objective of dismantling the entire supply chain, the agency is conducting ‘end-toend investigations’, focusing on both the source and destination points of drug movement. Simultaneously, a systematic financial investigation is being undertaken to trace the proceeds of crime. As a part of this ongoing drive, action was taken in the Komakhan police station area, where two accused were apprehended. During the operation, police recovered 950 kilograms of cannabis, a golden-brown coloured Eicher truck bearing registration number MH 20 EG 3969, Rs 4,050 in cash and two mobile phones.

 

 Following the seizure, a case was registered against the accused under Section 20(b) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, and they were formally arrested. Police officials stated that the investigation is continuing and special teams have been dispatched to identify and apprehend the forward and backward links of the trafficking network as part of the endto-end investigation process. Efforts are underway to track and arrest other individuals involved in the supply and distribution of the seized contraband.

 

It is noteworthy that over the past 15 days alone, a total of 1,831.610 kilogram of cannabis has been seized in similar operations, with an estimated value of Rs 9 crore 15 lakh 83 thousand. These actions are being described as among the most significant steps taken so far against drug trafficking in the region. The arrested accused have been identified as Akshay Bhorje (26), resident of Akola Dev, under Temni police station, Jalna district, Maharashtra, and Shubham Aute (24), resident of Kuchcharvatta, Old Jalna, under Kadim police station, Jalna district, Maharashtra.