Mohammed Salim Mohammed Sohail Shaikh was apprehended in Dubai by “sister companies” a number of days in the past and was subsequently dropped at Mumbai, an official mentioned.
A Crimson Nook Discover had been issued towards Shaikh, the official mentioned.
Shaikh was making an attempt to arrange drug manufacturing factories throughout the nation and exploring methods to distribute mephedrone, a strong artificial stimulant typically offered as a leisure drug, an official mentioned.
He's the third accused one who has been dropped at India from the United Arab Emirates, the official mentioned. Earlier, accused Tahir Salim Dola, son of drug kingpin Salim Dola, and Mustafa Mohammed Kubbawala had been taken into custody by the town police.
The Mumbai police had earlier busted a mephedrone provide ring by raiding a producing unit in western Maharashtra's Sangli district and seizing medication and uncooked supplies (to make the contraband) value Rs 252 crore. Altogether, 15 individuals have been arrested in reference to the case to date, the official added.
