NIA takes over probe into seizure of 2,988 kg heroin at Mundra port in Gujarat
The Hindu
The case relates to the seizure of heroin, disguised as a consignment of semi-processed talc stones originating from Afghanistan
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday took over the probe into the at the Mundra port in Gujarat, an official said.
In pursuant to a Ministry of Home Affairs order issued on Wednesday, the NIA has taken up the investigation of the case under sections of the IPC, the NDPS Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act against Machavaram Sudhakaran, Durga PV Govindaraju, Rajkumar P and others, the agency official said.
The case relates to the, disguised as consignment of semi-processed talc stones originating from Afghanistan, which had arrived at the Mundra port from Bandar Abbas Port in Iran, according to the NIA official.
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