9 months ago
Drug Carrier Arrested with Rs 1.41 Crore Hydroponic Weed at Surat Airport
A man named Jafar Mobilewala was caught at Surat airport with a large amount of high-quality marijuana, worth over Rs 1 crore.
He was working as a drug mule for international cartels.
Police had a tip-off about his travel from Bangkok.
Mobilewala's wife was also arrested earlier this year for a similar crime.
He has a criminal history in Mumbai.
Jafar Mobilewala arrested with 4 kg of high-grade hydroponic ganja worth Rs 1.41 crore
Mobilewala worked as a 'carrier' for international drug trafficking cartels
Police received a specific tip-off about Mobilewala's travel from Bangkok to Surat
Mobilewala's wife arrested earlier this year for carrying hydro weed at Bengaluru airport
Mobilewala has two criminal cases registered against him in Mumbai
- Who
- Jafar Mobilewala, an international drug carrier
- What
- Arrested with 4 kg of hydroponic ganja worth Rs 1.41 crore
- Where
- Surat International Airport
- When
- November 17, 2022
- Why
- To smuggle drugs into India for international cartels
Law Enforcement
Drug Traffickers
Arrests
Law Enforcement
Arrested Mobilewala and his wife for drug smuggling
Drug Traffickers
Attempted to smuggle drugs into India
Penalties
Law Enforcement
Charged Mobilewala under NDPS Act, 1985
Drug Traffickers
Avoids arrest and prosecution
Key facts
- Drug Type
- Hydroponic Ganja (Hydro Weed)
- Quantity
- 4.03 kg
- Street Value
- Rs 1.41 crore
- Arrested
- Jafar Mobilewala
- Arresting Agency
- Surat City Crime Branch, Customs, and CISF
- Charges
- NDPS Act, 1985 (possession, smuggling, conspiracy)
Quotes
A senior officer
A high-ranking police official involved in the case
“They have recovered more than 47 kg of cannabis worth around Rs 25 lakh”
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