Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Surat Police Seize Cobra Venom Worth Rs 5.85 Crore
The Surat Police have made a big catch.
They found and took 6.5 ml of cobra venom, which is worth a huge Rs 5.85 crore.
They also arrested seven people involved in this.
The venom was supposed to be sold to someone, but the police set a trap and caught the sellers.
The venom can be used to make drugs for parties or medicines that save lives.
The police are still looking for the main person who provided the venom.
This is the first time such a large amount of cobra venom has been seized in Gujarat.
The police are checking the venom to make sure it's real.
Surat Police seized 6.5 ml of cobra venom worth Rs 5.85 crore, the largest such seizure in Gujarat.
Seven persons were arrested, with four from Vadodara and three from Surat, all involved in selling the venom on commission.
The venom was acquired from Ghanshyam Soni, who is currently absconding, and the police are looking for him to find the source.
Police set a trap by offering Rs 8 crore for the venom, leading to the apprehension of the gang in the Sarthana area.
The seized venom is being sent for forensic analysis to confirm its exact content and authenticity.
- Who
- Surat Police’s Special Operation Group (SOG)
- What
- Seized 6.5 ml of cobra venom worth Rs 5.85 crore and arrested seven persons
- When
- January 19
- Where
- Surat, Gujarat
- Why
- To prevent the sale of cobra venom for illegal and potentially harmful uses
- Venom Quantity
- 6.5 ml
- Venom Value
- Rs 5.85 crore
- Number of Arrests
- 7
- Arresting Agency
- Surat Police’s Special Operation Group (SOG)
- Venom Source
- Ghanshyam Soni (absconding)
- Accused Locations
- 4 from Vadodara, 3 from Surat
- Venom Uses
- Intoxicating substances, life-saving medicines
