CBI facilitates return of narcotics case accused from UAE
The Hindu
CBI successfully extradites Taher Salim Dola from UAE to India for alleged involvement in narcotics case.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has coordinated the return of Taher Salim Dola, wanted by the Mumbai Police in a narcotics case, from the United Arab Emirates through Interpol channels.
The accused was sent to India on Friday (June 13, 2025) on board the flight AI-984 from Dubai to Mumbai. He was earlier geo-located in the UAE by the CBI with assistance from Interpol.
Mr. Dola was wanted by the Mumbai Police over a First Information Report registered at Kurla police station on the allegation of operating a synthetic drug manufacturing factory at Sangli, Maharashtra. A total of 126.141 kg mephedrone worth ₹25.22 lakh was seized from the factory allegedly linked to him and others.
The CBI got an Interpol Red Notice published on November 25, 2024 on the police’s request. The National Central Bureau-Abu Dhabi on January 27 had conveyed that the accused had been arrested in the UAE. An extradition request was sent by the police through the Ministries of External and Home Affairs.
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