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Mumbai Woman, 60, Sentenced to Five Years for Marijuana Peddling
A special NDPS court in Mumbai sentenced Ramija Shaikh, 60, to five years in prison for drug peddling. Shaikh was arrested in April 2014 with 9 kg of marijuana.
The Anti Narcotics Cell, Ghatkopar unit, arrested Ramija Shaikh near a public toilet in Ghatkopar West on April 25, 2014, after receiving specific information, according to the prosecution. During the arrest, authorities found 9 kg of marijuana in her possession. Following forensic analysis of the seized contraband, Shaikh was charged with drug peddling. Shaikh's lawyer argued she was falsely implicated and that police planted the drugs. The defence questioned the police vehicle's capacity and raised concerns about a mark near Shaikh's thumb impression on the panchanama. The court rejected these arguments because the defence did not provide sufficient evidence to discredit prosecution witnesses.
Key Facts
- Ramija Shaikh, 60, received a five-year sentence from a special NDPS court.
- Shaikh was convicted of drug peddling and fined ₹30,000.
- The Anti Narcotics Cell's Ghatkopar unit made the arrest in Ghatkopar West.
- On April 25, 2014, police found 9 kg of marijuana in Shaikh's bag.
- The court noted the 9 kg of marijuana was a substantial amount intended for sale.
- The court observed that drug addiction harms generations.
- The court considered Shaikh's age and attendance at hearings since 2014 when awarding the sentence.
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- Free Press Journal — Mumbai Crime: 60-Year-Old Woman Sentenced To 5 Years For Peddling 9 Kg Marijuana