Goa Khabar:The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Goa Zonal Unit, has arrested three persons following a series of searches and seizures that led to the recovery of multiple suspected narcotic substances, including Charas, MDMA/Ecstasy, Cocaine, Ganja and Methamphetamine, in Goa.

Acting on specific information and during the course of investigation, the NCB Goa conducted multiple operations on September 29, resulting in the seizure of suspected narcotic substances from a residential premises in Mapusa, Bardez, as well as from persons travelling by train and in a subsequent follow-up operation.

During the search of the residential premises in Mapusa, NCB officials seized 6.659 grams of suspected MDMA/Ecstasy, 40.587 grams of suspected Cocaine, 3.082 grams of suspected Methamphetamine, 2.53 grams of suspected Ganja and 30.841 grams of suspected Charas.

In a related operation, NCB officials intercepted two persons travelling by train at Thivim Railway Station. A brown-coloured sticky substance suspected to be Charas, weighing 87 grams, was recovered from the two persons.

The investigation subsequently led the NCB team to Colvale, where a further 2.35 grams of a brown-coloured sticky substance suspected to be Charas was seized from another person.

Three persons have been arrested in connection with the seizures and further investigation is underway.

The NCB Goa Zonal Unit said it continues to take measures to detect and disrupt the illicit trafficking and distribution of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in Goa. The bureau has requested the members of the public having information regarding the sale or trafficking of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances to share the information through the MANAS – National Narcotics Helpline on toll-free number 1933. The identity of the caller will be kept strictly confidential.