Daijiworld Media Network - Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, Jul 14: A 28-year-old woman was arrested in Ahmedabad after police allegedly recovered narcotic substances worth more than Rs 5 lakh, including mephedrone (MD) and ganja, concealed inside chocolate wrappers in an apparent bid to evade suspicion.

The arrest was made during a joint operation by the Ahmedabad City Police's Local Crime Branch (Zone 5) and the surveillance team of Gomtipur Police Station following a tip-off.

Police raided a house in the Vikram Mill ni Chali area of Gomtipur and arrested the accused, identified as Simaben Diwakar, wife of Suraj alias Taklo Ramkishan Diwakar.

According to investigators, the narcotics had been hidden inside ordinary chocolate wrappers to make them appear like regular food items and avoid detection.

During the raid, police seized 127.95 grams of mephedrone (MD) valued at Rs 3.84 lakh, 132.42 grams of ganja worth Rs 6,621 and cash amounting to Rs 1.13 lakh. The total value of the seized contraband and cash was estimated at Rs 5.03 lakh.

Police said Simaben has a previous case registered against her under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

A fresh case has been registered against her at Gomtipur Police Station under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act.

Police have also launched a search for her husband, Suraj alias Taklo, who remains absconding. According to investigators, he has more than 35 criminal cases registered against him, including offences related to assault, gambling, prohibition violations and externment.