Police seized mephedrone, ganja and cash worth over Rs 5 lakh as investigators uncovered a drug distribution racket
In a major anti-narcotics operation, Ahmedabad Police arrested a 28-year-old woman for allegedly selling drugs concealed inside chocolate wrappers in an attempt to avoid detection. The raid led to the seizure of narcotics and cash collectively valued at more than Rs 5 lakh.
The arrest was carried out during a joint operation by the Ahmedabad City Police’s Local Crime Branch (Zone 5) and the Gomtipur Police Station surveillance team after receiving specific intelligence. Acting on the tip-off, officers raided a residence in the Vikram Mill ni Chali area of Gomtipur and arrested Simaben Diwakar.
According to police, the accused had packed narcotics inside ordinary chocolate wrappers to make them appear like regular confectionery and reduce the chances of detection during transportation and sale.
During the search, police recovered 127.95 grams of mephedrone (MD) worth approximately Rs 3.84 lakh, 132.42 grams of ganja valued at Rs 6,621, and Rs 1.13 lakh in cash. The total value of the seized drugs and cash has been estimated at Rs 5.03 lakh.
Investigators said the woman has previously been booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. A fresh case has now been registered at Gomtipur Police Station under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act.
Police have also launched a manhunt for her husband, Suraj alias Taklo Ramkishan Diwakar, who remains absconding. Authorities said he has more than 35 criminal cases registered against him, including offences related to assault, gambling, prohibition violations and externment.
Investigators are probing whether the accused was part of a larger narcotics distribution network operating in Ahmedabad and are examining possible links to other drug suppliers and peddlers.
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