In a significant blow to inter-state drug trafficking networks, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has secured the conviction of three individuals involved in the smuggling of Ganja, a psychotropic substance prohibited under NDPS Act-1985. The case, investigated by the NCB Ahmedabad Zonal Unit, involved the illegal transportation of narcotics from Odissa to Gujarat.

Based on specific and reliable intelligence NCB officers intercepted three persons at Krishna Industry, Kim, Surat. The interception led to the seizure of 562.55 Kgs Ganja on 04 and 05/05/2020. The investigation established a well-organized criminal conspiracy to transport commercial quantity of Ganja across state lines for illicit sale. The seized narcotics were found from the conscious possession of the accused.

The case was registered under Sections 8(c), 20(b)(ii)(c) & 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. A complaint in this matter was filed before the Hon’ble City Civil court, Surat (SPL. NDPS Court, Surat City) in October 2020. After a detailed trial before the Hon'ble Court of the 11th Additional District Judge at Surat City, the court delivered its judgment on 02 July 2026.

The Hon'ble Court convicted three accused: 1. Kalu Charan Behra, R/o. Bilipara, Phasi, Kodala Ganjam (Orisa) 2. Sudhir Kumar Swain R/o- Makrapoli, Gangapur, Ganjam (Orisa) and 3. Mithun Pradhan, Bartulu, Jamuni, Ganjam (Orisa). They were sentenced to ten years of rigorous imprisonment each and ordered to pay a fine of Rs 1 lac each each. The seized drug has been disposed of promptly on pre-trial basis.

This conviction reinforces NCB's commitment to dismantling drug supply chains and ensures that those exploiting inter-state transport channels for narcotics trafficking face the full force of the law.

NCB reiterates its resolve to achieve the national vision of a Drug-Free India (Nasha Mukt Bharat) and encourages the public to share information related to drug trafficking through the MANAS - National Narcotics Helpline (Toll-Free No. 1933). The identity of informers remains strictly confidential.

 

 

 

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