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Drug Lord's Bail Denied: Court Compares Drugs to Murder
26 Oct
Summary
- Court denied bail for man accused of manufacturing Alprazolam.
- Factory disguised as nail polish unit produced 47.7 kg of drug.
- Court views illegal drug trafficking as severe as murder cases.
The Gujarat High Court recently refused bail to an individual accused of manufacturing Alprazolam within a facility disguised as a nail polish production unit. The court stressed the dire societal consequences of illegal drug trafficking, likening the severity of such cases to murder due to their widespread impact on addiction, especially among young people.
Justice Hasmukh D Suthar presided over the hearing for a plea filed by the accused, who was apprehended during a raid in Valsad. Authorities reported the recovery of approximately 47.7 kg of Alprazolam and a total of 113.99 kg of drugs from the premises. The court noted the accused's active participation and complete knowledge of the illegal operation.
During proceedings, the defense argued for the accused's innocence and supervisory role, suggesting he was not a flight risk. However, the prosecution contended that the accused was deeply involved, providing logistical support, investing capital, and sharing profits from the illicit manufacturing operation.
