Ahmedabad, Oct 7
A Special NDPS Court in Gujarat sentenced a drug trafficker to 15 years’ rigorous imprisonment following a Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) probe into the seizure of 143 grams of Mephedrone (MD) and Methaphetamine from a car in Ahmedabad in 2022, an official said on Tuesday.
An NCB statement said, “This conviction will send a clear and strong message that drug trafficking will not be tolerated. The meticulous investigation and diligent prosecution by the NCB team have ensured that a drug trafficker is brought to justice, protecting our community from the scourge of substance abuse.”
The official said NCB will remain dedicated to disrupting the drug networks and its commitment to accomplish the vision of Drug-Free India (Nasha Mukt Bharat) through proper investigation and prosecution of cases.
The official of Lucknow Zonal Unit of NCB said that soon after Satish Kumar’s arrest, a thorough investigation was conducted, and a formal complaint was filed before the court on August 17, 2024. The trial involved the examination of five prosecution witnesses, culminating in the conviction.