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Israeli National arrested by Mandrem Police with drugs worth Rs. 9 lakh.

Israeli National arrested by Mandrem Police with drugs worth Rs. 9 lakh.

In a major narcotic raid Mandrem Police have arrested one Israeli national.


As per SP North Akshat Kaushal, Mandrem Police received a tip off regarding one Israeli national coming to sell drugs, including narcotic mushrooms, at Harambol on March 23, 2024, during the evening hours. Accordingly, information was shared, and a raiding team was formed under the supervision of SDPO Pernem Jivba Dalvi and PI Mandrem Sheriff Jacques.


Further, as the person came to the said spot, he was apprehended, and a search was conducted, during which he was found in possession of 136 grams of dried mushrooms containing the narcotic substance Psylocybin, 132 grams of powder of the narcotic substance Psylocybin, and 140 grams of Ganja.


All the drugs are worth Rs. 8,72,000 in the international market. 


The accused person is identified as Mr. Naar Yaakov, age 27 yrs presently residing at Harambol and native of Israel. 


An FIR under sections 20(b)(ii)(A) and 22 (c) of NDPS Act has been registered.


The raiding team  was supervised by SP North Akshat Kaushal and SDPO Pernem Jivba Dalvi and consisted of PSI Pravin Simepurushkar, constables Sarvesh Mandrekar, Saish Pokle, Vijay Gaikwad, Rajesh Shirgaonkar and Babaji Pednekar.


Further investigation is in progress to find out the source of drugs seized by the police.7 days police custody

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