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PANJIM: The Goa Police Crime Branch has arrested a partner in crime in the 12 kg of hydroponic marijuana case reported at Guirim.
The police said that Srijit, a native of Kerala was arrested at his residence and brought down to Goa on a transit warrant. “Srijit was part of the international drug racket that operated from Thailand and Bengaluru and sold the contraband in Goa, Bengaluru and Mumbai. He used to even arrange for flight tickets for his aides who would travel between Bengaluru and Thailand regularly,” said a police officer.
Police stated that they are on the lookout for two other main kingpins of the drug trade who have been operating from Thailand. However, both are natives of Kerala and police have sought passport details from their counterparts in Kerala to nab them.
Meanwhile the accused has been remanded in five days police custody.
It may be recalled that the Crime Branch seized 12 kg of hydroponic marijuana worth Rs 11.67 crore in an international market crackdown. A 32-year-old Bengaluru resident, Gautam, has been arrested in connection with the case.
This is the largest seizure of hydroponic marijuana in recent history, surpassing the Anti-Narcotic Cell’s previous 2-kg haul. The Crime Branch has charged Gautam under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
Hydroponic Marijuana, which is a high-purity, chemical-free cannabis and popular in Goa’s elite party, circuit is sold in the international market for Rs 50 lakh per kg.
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