In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, the Crime Branch arrested a Ghanaian national during a narcotics raid at Rauta Vaddo in Nagoa, Bardez. The accused, identified as 35-year-old Sebastian Duah, was allegedly found in possession of 60 tablets of MDMA, weighing approximately 26.3 grams.
Acting on intelligence inputs, officials from the Crime Branch conducted the operation and seized not only the illegal narcotics but also a two-wheeler reportedly used in the commission of the crime.
MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, is a synthetic drug known for its stimulant and hallucinogenic properties. Its possession and distribution are prohibited under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in India.
Authorities said the arrest is part of ongoing efforts to curb drug-related activities in the coastal belt of Goa, particularly targeting foreign nationals involved in the illicit narcotics trade.
The accused is currently in police custody, and further investigations are underway to identify potential accomplices and trace the source of the drugs.