Major Cocaine Bust in Mumbai: 349 kg Seized Worth ₹1,745 Crore
Cocaine Worth 1,745 Crores Seized In Mumbai, Amit Shah Vows "Ruthless" Action
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The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) seized 349 kg of cocaine valued at ₹1,745 crore (approximately $210 million USD) in Mumbai, India. Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized the government's commitment to dismantling narcotics networks, while the NCB coordinated with international agencies to extradite wanted trafficker Mohammed Salim Dola from Turkiye.
- 01349 kg of cocaine seized in Mumbai, valued at ₹1,745 crore.
- 02Union Home Minister Amit Shah vows to dismantle narcotics networks.
- 03Mohammed Salim Dola, a wanted drug trafficker, extradited from Turkiye.
- 04Dola is linked to a transnational drug trafficking syndicate.
- 05The operation highlights international cooperation in combating drug trafficking.
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The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) achieved a significant breakthrough in Mumbai, seizing 349 kg of high-grade cocaine worth ₹1,745 crore (approximately $210 million USD). Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the operation's success, stating the government's resolve to combat narcotics networks. The NCB's efforts included tracing a smaller consignment back to a larger international drug cartel. In a related operation, Mohammed Salim Dola, a notorious drug trafficker wanted under an INTERPOL Red Notice, was extradited from Turkiye to India. Dola, who had been evading law enforcement for years, is implicated in numerous narcotics trafficking cases and has established a transnational syndicate. This operation reflects enhanced cooperation between Indian authorities and international agencies, marking a significant step in the fight against drug trafficking.
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This seizure represents a significant blow to drug trafficking operations in India, potentially reducing the availability of narcotics in local markets.
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