Gujarat ATS arrests key suspect in ₹438 crore drug seizure case

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested Salim Dola, a key suspect linked to one of the region's largest synthetic drug operations. The arrest follows the seizure of mephedrone worth ₹438 crore, a controlled precursor chemical used in the manufacture of illicit drugs.

Dola is believed to have played a crucial role in coordinating the international trafficking network responsible for smuggling the substance into India. Investigators say he maintained connections with suppliers across multiple countries and facilitated the movement of contraband through established smuggling routes.

The seizure operation, which preceded Dola's arrest, represents a major disruption to organized drug trafficking networks operating in the region. The confiscated mephedrone was intended for processing into designer drugs for distribution across India and neighboring markets.

Official sources indicate that the ATS investigation has uncovered an elaborate supply chain involving multiple intermediaries and logistics operators. Further arrests are expected as investigators continue to pursue leads linking to other members of the trafficking syndicate and their financial networks.