MAPUSA
A Russian national undertrial, Sergei Roznov, was caught smuggling drugs into the Central Jail at Colvale on January 21 and hashish worth Rs 94,000 which was hidden in the suspect’s sandals was seized by IRB police.
Colvale Jail Superintendent Shankar Gaonkar has filed a complaint with Colvale Police.
According to reports, the incident took place on at about 3.40 pm, when Roznov was escorted by police to a court for a hearing.
After being produced in court, the prisoner was checked by the IRB police at the frisking point at the prison gate while returning to the prison, when police found drugs worth Rs 94,000 hidden in his sandals.
Colvale police have registered a case against the accused under the NDPS Act.
