A Navi Mumbai based importer who is a part of the syndicate that smuggled 35 kg of heroin worth Rs 240 crore from Addis Ababa to Mumbai, was arrested by the customs department.
The Air Intelligence Unit of customs on Saturday arrested Harshad Gajra, the proprietor of Harshida Impex, a resident of Koparkhairane in Navi Mumbai after his name cropped up in the investigations. Gajra, officials said, was produced before the custom court and was remanded to magistrate custody. Meanwhile the officials also carried out searches of some prominent businessmen in Mumbai.
“It is a very deep rooted conspiracy and many big people are involved in the drug peddling case. Our investigations are in progress and it would not be proper for us to reveal anything at this stage as the main suspect may flee away,” said an officer.
Another officer said that they arrested Harshad for his involvement and collusion in conspiracy of possession, transportation and attempt to commit offence under the provision of NDPS act by abetting and sponsoring the two foreign nationals for a business trip to India where they attempted to smuggle the contraband.
Surjitt Sahani
