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Nhava Sheva Meth Seizure Puts Alleged ISI-Linked Trafficker Under Scrutiny
Indian authorities found 55 kilograms of an illegal drug near Mumbai’s Nhava Sheva port.
They say the drugs were hidden inside a shipment of maize.
The shipment was being prepared for export by several businesses.
Officials have focused on Mohammad Hassan Hussain Dad, whom they describe as an important international drug trafficker.
They allege that he operates from Kandahar and has links to Pakistan’s intelligence agency and Lashkar-e-Tayiba.
Authorities also say money from the drug trade may be moved through informal banking networks.
They believe some of this money could support terrorism.
The National Investigation Agency has previously named Hussain in a chargesheet.
Officials are concerned that future shipments could be even larger.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized 55 kg of methamphetamine valued at about Rs 300 crore near Mumbai’s Nhava Sheva port.
The drugs were allegedly concealed in a 22-tonne maize shipment arranged through import-export and trading firms.
Officials have linked the suspected network to Mohammad Hassan Hussain Dad, who is based in Kandahar and has been chargesheeted by the National Investigation Agency.
Authorities allege that Hussain’s syndicate moves large drug consignments and channels proceeds through hawala networks to support terror-related activities.
Officials warned that the network could attempt larger shipments as pressure grows to generate funds for militant operations.
- Who
- The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized the drugs; officials are investigating a syndicate allegedly led by Mohammad Hassan Hussain Dad and his brother Mohammad Hassan Dad.
- What
- Authorities seized 55 kg of methamphetamine, valued at about Rs 300 crore, and linked the shipment to a wider alleged drug-trafficking and terror-financing network.
- Where
- At a Container Freight Station near Mumbai’s Nhava Sheva port; the suspected syndicate is allegedly run from Kandahar, Afghanistan.
- When
- The seizure occurred in a recent operation; the articles do not provide an exact date.
- Why
- The DRI acted on specific intelligence inputs, while officials say the drugs were being smuggled and that proceeds could finance terror-related activities.
Key facts
- Drug seized
- 55 kg of methamphetamine
- Estimated value
- About Rs 300 crore
- Seizure location
- A Container Freight Station near Nhava Sheva port, Mumbai
- Concealment method
- The narcotics were allegedly mixed into a 22-tonne maize consignment
- Suspected trafficker
- Mohammad Hassan Hussain Dad
- Previous large consignment
- The article says Hussain’s syndicate previously moved 2,998 kg of heroin valued at Rs 21,000 crore
- Investigating agency
- Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
Quotes
An Intelligence Bureau official
Indian Intelligence Bureau official
“The ISI needs the funds to boost terror operations in India as it is planning major attacks.”
thehansindia.com
“The scale of future smuggling attempts could therefore be substantial.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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