In a major narcotics bust, Mapusa Police seized Ecstasy worth nearly Rs 2 lakh during a late-night raid at the New KTC Bus Stand parking lot, arresting a 25-year-old alleged peddler red-handed.
According to police, PSI Dattaprasad Pandit acting on prior intelligence led a narcotics raid from 8.45 pm to 11 pm on December 9.
The operation culminated shortly after midnight on December 10, when the team intercepted Umar Kacchi, of Freitaswado, Canca-Verla in Bardez.
Kacchi was allegedly found in possession of 20 grams of Ecstasy, valued at approximately Rs 200,000 in the illegal drug market.
Police officials confirmed that the narcotics were seized on the spot under a formal panchanama, along with Rs 500 in cash and a Tata Safari SUV (GA-04-E-7742) believed to have been used in the illicit activity.
The accused was placed under arrest and a case has been registered under Section 22(C) of the NDPS Act, which deals with possession of commercial quantities of psychotropic substances.
Police said the raid is part of intensified anti-drug operations being carried out across Bardez following multiple complaints of peddling around transport hubs and tourist pockets.
Investigations are underway to identify the source of the drugs and possible links to a larger supply network.
Authorities described the operation as a “significant haul,” noting that Ecstasy continues to be one of the most trafficked party drugs in North Goa’s nightlife circuit.
