Goa Police's Anti-Narcotics Cell Cracks Down on Drug Networks

The Anti-Narcotics Cell of Goa Police conducted successful operations against drug trafficking, leading to multiple arrests and seizures worth Rs 9.2 lakh. The raids uncovered interstate ganja smuggling and involved coordinated efforts with Palamu Police, highlighting Goa's commitment to a drug-free society.

The Goa Police Anti-Narcotics Cell has scored a significant victory in its ongoing battle against drug trafficking, executing three successful raids that resulted in several arrests. These operations have disrupted networks involved in interstate ganja smuggling and seized drugs worth Rs 9.2 lakh, according to a press release issued on Tuesday.

During the Sunburn Music Festival, officers detained five individuals from varied locations, including Texas, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Madhya Pradesh, as well as a local from Cuncolim. Saliva tests confirmed the use of banned substances, with most testing positive for ganja and one for cocaine. Another operation led to the arrest of Sachin Haldankar with Ecstasy and Charas valued at Rs 7.7 lakh near ITI Tuem.

In a raid at Parra, Bardez, Nigerian national Joseph Uzor was apprehended with cocaine worth Rs 1.5 lakh. The ANC is probing Uzor's background and legal status in India. Further, the arrest of key figure Guddu Mochi Ram in a major ganja supply network marked a tactical breakthrough, achieved through interstate collaboration.

Previously, the ANC had arrested individuals linked to a 13 kg ganja case, leading to the capture of the main supplier, facilitated by cooperation with Palamu Police. Meanwhile, a Portuguese national was caught in Colva for a case linked to a Delhi seizure of 3.5 kg Charas. Ongoing investigations aim to uncover broader drug networks.

The relentless crackdown underscores efforts to achieve the vision of a 'Nashamukt Bharat', a nation free from addiction. Enhanced collaboration and strategic actions are central to dismantling trafficking networks and ensuring societal welfare.

(With inputs from agencies.)