Anti-Narcotics Wing seizes 265 kg of poppy straw in Dahod

Acting on a tip-off, the Anti-Narcotics Wing of Dahod district carried out a major operation and intercepted a suspicious four-wheeler near Borkheda village in the Katwara police station area. According to a report by Sandesh, 265.990 kilograms of poppy straw (powdered opium plant) were recovered from the vehicle during the search. The police have seized the narcotics consignment and the vehicle, and have initiated legal proceedings.

The estimated value of the seized narcotics is ₹39.89 lakh, while the vehicle used for smuggling is valued at ₹8 lakh. Thus, the police have confiscated goods worth a total of ₹47.89 lakh. This operation was carried out following secret information regarding the illegal trafficking of narcotics in Gujarat. According to the initial assessment by the police, it is likely that this consignment of narcotics was brought from opium-producing areas in Madhya Pradesh or Rajasthan.

A case has been registered at the Katwara police station under the NDPS Act in connection with this entire matter. Currently, the police are conducting an intensive investigation into where this consignment was sourced from and who it was intended to be delivered to. Police teams are active in obtaining further details regarding the identities of the accused and their network.