Gujarat ATS arrests drug kingpin in record mephedrone smuggling case

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad has arrested Salim Dola, identified as a major narcotics trafficker, in one of the state's largest synthetic drug cases. The arrest follows the seizure of mephedrone worth ₹438 crore in the Sindhrot area, marking a significant breakthrough in tackling organized drug smuggling operations.

During custody, the ATS will focus on establishing Dola's precise involvement in the Sindhrot case and his position within the broader trafficking hierarchy. Investigators aim to extract critical information about the supply chain, including how raw materials were sourced and transported for conversion into finished narcotics.

The interrogation will also seek to uncover financial transactions linked to the operation. Tracing money flows is expected to reveal the extent of the smuggling network and identify other individuals involved in the distribution chain. The ATS believes Dola's testimony could lead to the dismantling of a sophisticated drug manufacturing and distribution apparatus operating across the region.

The mephedrone seizure represents one of the largest drug busts in Gujarat in recent years, underscoring intensified law enforcement efforts against synthetic drug trafficking. Authorities have indicated that the investigation is ongoing and additional arrests may follow as they piece together the complete picture of the criminal network.