Ahmedabad: The drug trafficking operation was carried out on the dark web and social media channels. Advertisements for drugs would be put up on social media and the dark web. Those aware of the business would place orders. Payment would be made in advance through cryptocurrency. Only after the payment is made is the parcel dispatched through courier.
The courier is given a false or wrong address, and the parcel is collected while the delivery worker is midway to the (false) address. Officials said the involvement of courier company workers cannot be ruled, as an international consignment cannot just be handed over midway.
The FIR filed at the city’s Cybercrime police station mentions that the consignee addresses were in the Ambawadi, Ambli, Subhash Bridge, Rakhial, Vatva and Nalsarovar areas in Ahmedabad, six addresses were in Surat city, and one each from Vavol in Gandhinagar, Bechraji, Bhavnagar, Idar, Vapi, Botad, Rajkot and Vadodara. In most of these parcels the apparent item being sent were books. One of these books ‘3000 Questions About Me’ contained a white substance that was found to be cocaine.
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The courier is given a false or wrong address, and the parcel is collected while the delivery worker is midway to the (false) address. Officials said the involvement of courier company workers cannot be ruled, as an international consignment cannot just be handed over midway.
The FIR filed at the city’s Cybercrime police station mentions that the consignee addresses were in the Ambawadi, Ambli, Subhash Bridge, Rakhial, Vatva and Nalsarovar areas in Ahmedabad, six addresses were in Surat city, and one each from Vavol in Gandhinagar, Bechraji, Bhavnagar, Idar, Vapi, Botad, Rajkot and Vadodara. In most of these parcels the apparent item being sent were books. One of these books ‘3000 Questions About Me’ contained a white substance that was found to be cocaine.
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Narcotics found in 20 parcels sent from abroad
The cybercrime branch and customs department in Ahmedabad have uncovered an international drug trafficking syndicate using a unique method. The syndicate allegedly sent cocaine and cannabis worth around Rs 50 lakh into India through a private courier from America, Thailand, and Canada. The drugs were concealed in toys, notepads, and books. The joint operation recovered 2.31g of cocaine and 5.97kg of cannabis, with a total estimated value of Rs 48.39 lakh. The traffickers used the dark web and social media to distribute the drugs. Investigations are ongoing.
The cybercrime branch and customs department in Ahmedabad have uncovered an international drug trafficking syndicate using a unique method. The syndicate allegedly sent cocaine and cannabis worth around Rs 50 lakh into India through a private courier from America, Thailand, and Canada. The drugs were concealed in toys, notepads, and books. The joint operation recovered 2.31g of cocaine and 5.97kg of cannabis, with a total estimated value of Rs 48.39 lakh. The traffickers used the dark web and social media to distribute the drugs. Investigations are ongoing.
PM to address BJP workers in Bhopal today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address a mega congregation of BJP workers in Bhopal during a brief visit. The event, called ‘Karyakarta Mahakumbh’, is being held to mark the formal culmination of the BJP’s ‘Jan Ashirwad Yatras’. This will be Modi’s third visit to the poll-bound state in the last 45 days, and the BJP aims to gather 10 lakh people for the event. The Prime Minister will arrive at Bhopal airport at 10.55 am and leave for Jamboree Maidan by helicopter at 11.00 am.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address a mega congregation of BJP workers in Bhopal during a brief visit. The event, called ‘Karyakarta Mahakumbh’, is being held to mark the formal culmination of the BJP’s ‘Jan Ashirwad Yatras’. This will be Modi’s third visit to the poll-bound state in the last 45 days, and the BJP aims to gather 10 lakh people for the event. The Prime Minister will arrive at Bhopal airport at 10.55 am and leave for Jamboree Maidan by helicopter at 11.00 am.
Union minister to address roadshow in the city today
Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal will attend a roadshow in Varanasi to discuss maritime infrastructure and trade. The event will also be attended by government officials, industry players, and representatives from different states and organizations. Sonowal emphasized the importance of waterways and sustainability in the maritime sector. The roadshow aims to foster collaboration and unlock opportunities in this vital sector. It is organized by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and anchored by the Inland Waterways Authority of India. The event is a precursor to the Global Maritime India Summit 2023.
Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal will attend a roadshow in Varanasi to discuss maritime infrastructure and trade. The event will also be attended by government officials, industry players, and representatives from different states and organizations. Sonowal emphasized the importance of waterways and sustainability in the maritime sector. The roadshow aims to foster collaboration and unlock opportunities in this vital sector. It is organized by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and anchored by the Inland Waterways Authority of India. The event is a precursor to the Global Maritime India Summit 2023.
