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Gujarat ATS Arrests Drug Trafficker Salim Dola in Rs 438 Cr Case
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What Happened?
Salim Ismail Dola, an international drug trafficker, was arrested by the Gujarat ATS after being deported from Turkey. He is a key accused in a major drug manufacturing case in Vadodara.
Key points
- Dola was arrested on October 31, 2026, after being deported from Turkey.
- He is accused in the 2022 Singhrot mephedrone manufacturing case, involving drugs worth Rs 438.64 crore.
- A Red Corner Notice was issued against him through Interpol.
- Dola allegedly supplied chemicals for mephedrone production and was involved in its sale.
- The Gujarat ATS has linked him to multiple narcotics cases in India.
- Dola had previously worked with notorious drug trafficker Iqbal Mirchi.
Key insights
- The arrest may lead to further investigations into Dola's international connections.
- Dola's history of drug trafficking suggests a well-established network that could still be operational.
- The case highlights ongoing challenges in combating drug trafficking in India.
Why it matters
Dola's arrest could disrupt a significant drug trafficking network operating internationally.
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Salim Ismail Dola· PersonGujarat ATS· OrganizationTurkey· CountryVadodara· CityInterpol· OrganizationNDPS Act· LawIqbal Mirchi· Person
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