Gujarat ATS Nabs International Narcotics Kingpin Salim Dola in Massive ₹438 Crore Mephedrone Bust
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad has successfully apprehended prominent international narcotics operative Salim Dola in connection with a staggering ₹438 crore mephedrone seizure. Authorities revealed that the suspect played a dual role in the illicit enterprise by providing precursor chemicals and managing the distribution network.

- Salim Dola, a major international narcotics figure, was taken into custody by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad.
- The high-profile arrest is tied to a massive mephedrone haul valued at approximately ₹438 crore.
- Investigators established that Dola orchestrated both the supply of precursor compounds and the final market distribution.
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has executed a major breakthrough in the battle against transnational narcotics trafficking by detaining international drug kingpin Salim Dola in connection with a monumental ₹438 crore mephedrone seizure. Law enforcement officials confirmed the high-profile apprehension, which marks a significant blow to cross-border syndicates operating within the region.
This high-stakes operation sheds light on the sophisticated logistics underpinning modern illicit drug manufacturing networks. Investigators noted that Dola functioned as a critical linchpin within the criminal enterprise, accused not only of funneling essential chemical inputs required to synthesize the synthetic drug but also of orchestrating the procurement and commercialization of the finished contraband.
According to reports by The Hindu, specialized anti-narcotics units have been monitoring complex financial and logistical trails that eventually led to Dola's identification and capture. Law enforcement agencies emphasized that dismantling the supply chain of precursor chemicals remains vital to disabling the operational capacity of large-scale drug cartels.




