In a significant drug bust, Gujarat Police announced the recovery of 80 kilograms of cocaine, estimated to be worth nearly ₹800 crore, from the shore of a creek near Gandhidham in the Kutch district. The cocaine was discovered in 80 individual packets, each weighing one kilogram, indicating a large-scale drug operation.
Authorities believe that the smugglers responsible for the cocaine consignment may have abandoned it on the shore in an attempt to avoid capture. Sagar Bagmar, Superintendent of Police for Kutch-East division, stated, “Based on a tip-off about the delivery of a drug consignment, we were already active in this region. During our combing operation, we recovered 80 packets of cocaine, each weighing one kilogram, and worth ₹800 crore, from the shore of the creek. It is possible that the smugglers might have dumped the contraband here out of fear of getting caught.”
The packets were discovered on the shore of a creek near the Mithi Rohar village, located close to Gandhidham town. These findings indicate the extent of the illicit drug trade and the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in curbing drug smuggling activities.
Investigations have revealed that the Gujarat region, especially the coast near Jakhau, which is situated close to the Pakistan border, has been a hotspot for the recovery of drug packets containing substances such as heroin and cocaine. These banned substances are often found washed ashore, suggesting that smugglers frequently dump them in the sea to avoid detection.
Sagar Bagmar emphasized that the packets recovered on this occasion were relatively fresh, indicating that they were recently packed. Authorities strongly believe that these packets are part of a consignment that had been under surveillance following a recent tip-off.
The seizure of such a significant quantity of cocaine underscores the importance of collaborative efforts between law enforcement agencies and intelligence networks to combat drug trafficking and organized crime. It also highlights the challenges posed by drug smugglers who resort to various tactics to evade authorities and protect their illegal operations.
