Gujarat: 2 arrested with 4.94 kg opium

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], November 6 : The Ahmedabad Crime Branch apprehended two suspected drug traffickers.
The suspects were arrested in the Naroda GIDC area of Gujarat after they were found to be in possession of opium juice without a pass permit, police said on Monday.
The police seized 4.94 kg of semi-solid opium juice, valued at approximately Rs 4.94 lakh, along with other items from the suspects.
The accused, identified as Jayrajsingh Umedsingh Rathod and Dolatsingh Pahadsingh Rathod, are both residents of Rajasthan and had sourced the opium from Udaipur, police said.
The police have registered a case against the accused under NDPS Act 8 (C), 18(B)29.
Further investigation is underway.