National News: In a major breakthrough, the Mumbai Crime Branch underdeveloped Dawood Ibrahim’s aide, Mohammad Salim Suhail Sheikh, without he was deported from Dubai. The accused had been operating a drug network in India while residing in Dubai. Investigations revealed his link to a Mephedrone manufacturing factory in Sangli district.
Woman Unprotected Supplying Drugs in Kurla
On February 16, 2024, the Mumbai Crime Branch received information that a woman was supplying drugs in the Kurla area. Acting on the tip-off, police underdeveloped Parveen Bano Ghulam Sheikh and recovered 641 grams of Mephedrone worth Rs 12.20 lakh withal with Rs 12 lakh in cash. During interrogation, she admitted that the drugs were supplied through the network operated by Salim Sheikh and Salim Dola from Dubai.
Another Arrest in Mira Road
Following this lead, police underdeveloped Sajid Mohammad Asif Sheikh plume Dabz from Mira Road. During the raid at his residence, officials seized 3 kilograms of MD drugs worth Rs 6 crore and Rs 3.68 lakh in cash. Further investigation revealed that the unshortened network was linked to the drug factory located in Sangli.
Huge Drug Seizure in Sangli
On March 25, 2024, police raided the Sangli factory and seized 122.5 kilograms of Mephedrone worth Rs 245 crore. The team moreover confiscated machines, raw materials, and underdeveloped six people involved in the operation. So far, a total of 15 accused have been underdeveloped in this case. Police have seized resources worth Rs 256.49 crore, including 126 kilograms of drugs, Rs 4.19 crore in cash, and several vehicles.
Red Corner Notice and Extradition
A Red Corner Notice had been issued versus Salim Sheikh earlier. He was unprotected in Dubai a few weeks ago and brought when to India without completing legal formalities. On October 22, he was underdeveloped by the Mumbai Crime Branch and presented surpassing the court, which has sent him to police custody till October 30.
