Continuing its drive against drug peddlers and those possessing the contraband in Bollywood, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) raided the residence of noted film producer Firoz A Nadiadwala, seized drugs and cash of Rs.3.59 lakh and arrested his wife and four others.
In a raid conducted at Nadiadwalas’ residence along Gulmohar Cross Road at Juhu Vile Parle Development (JVPD) Scheme in north-west Mumbai, the NCB sleuths seized a total of 717.1 gm of Ganja, 74.1 gm charas and 95.1 gm MD (Commercial Quantity) along with Rs 3,58,610. The NCB seized 10 gm of Ganja from another accused Wahid Abdul kadir Sheikh @ Sultan.
In all, the NCB sleuths arrested five persons, including Firoz A. Nadiadwala’s wife Shabana Saeed.
“Shabana Saeed was issued notice u/s 67 of NDPS Act After recording her statement, she was placed under arrest today,” an NCB statement said.
It is quite likely that Firoz Nadiadwala will be summoned by the NCB for questioning in connection with the operation conducted by it earlier in the day.
Sources said that Sunday’s operation was part of the NCB’s drive aimed at unravelling the nexus between drugs mafia and Bollywood.
Firoz Nadiadwala is credited with making several Bollywood blockbusters, including “Welcome”, “Welcome Back”, “Phir Hera Phera”, “Awara Paagal Deewana” and “Rama Shastra”.