Goa Anti-Narcotics Operation Nets Suspect with ₹2.51 Lakh Worth of Drugs
Goas Anti-Narcotics Cell arrests a suspect and seizes drugs valued at ₹2.51 lakh in a recent operation in Ashwem.
Panaji, November 13 (Daily Kiran) : The Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) of Goa conducted a significant operation early Friday morning in Ashwem, Mandrem, targeting drug trafficking. During the raid, authorities arrested a suspect and seized drugs estimated to be worth ₹2.51 lakh.
The arrested individual has been identified as Rohan Panchal, 28, originally from Lower Parel, Mumbai, but currently residing in Junaswada, Mandrem. The ANC discovered the drugs hidden in a black sling bag and the trunk of an Activa scooter.
Among the seized items were 24 blot papers of various colors, weighing a total of 0.78 grams, valued at approximately ₹2.40 lakh. Additionally, authorities confiscated 114.16 grams of dried plant material, which included parts of cannabis plants, estimated to be worth around ₹11,400.
The total value of the confiscated drugs is approximately ₹2.51 lakh. The ANC has filed a First Information Report (FIR) under sections 22(c) and 20(b)(ii)(A) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.
This operation was overseen by ANC Superintendent Harishchandra Madkaikar, along with Inspector Hiru Kawlekar and Inspector Sagun Sawant. Further investigations are underway, led by PSI Gaurav G. Naik, to trace the source of the drug trafficking network and identify other individuals involved.
With this operation, the ANC reaffirmed its commitment to combat drug trafficking and work towards a drug-free Goa.
