Maharashtra Police Arrest 10 in Major Drug Bust, Seizing Mephedrone Worth ₹13.61 Crore
2 women among 10 held in Maharashtra police's month-long operation; mephedrone of ₹13.61 cr seized
Hindustan Times
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In a significant operation, Maharashtra police arrested 10 individuals, including two women, and seized mephedrone valued at ₹13.61 crore. The operation, conducted by the Crime Branch in Thane and Palghar districts, began with a raid in Mira Road, leading to multiple arrests and ongoing investigations into a drug trafficking network.
- 0110 individuals arrested, including 2 women, in drug operation.
- 02Mephedrone worth ₹13.61 crore seized during the operation.
- 03Operation initiated on April 4 in Mira Road, Thane district.
- 04Arrests linked to a larger drug trafficking network.
- 05Investigation continues to uncover further details.
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Maharashtra police conducted a month-long operation resulting in the arrest of 10 drug suppliers and peddlers, predominantly from Mumbai. The operation, led by the Crime Branch of the Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar police, commenced on April 4 after receiving a tip-off. Authorities raided a residential area in Mira Road, Thane district, seizing 1.324 kilograms of mephedrone valued at ₹2.66 crore. The initial arrest involved Firdos Arbaz Qureshi, who implicated her husband, leading to further arrests. In total, 6.773 kilograms of mephedrone, worth ₹13.61 crore, was confiscated. The arrested individuals include Moij Javed Khan, Akash Yadav, and others. Investigations into the drug trafficking network are ongoing.
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This operation highlights the ongoing drug issues in Maharashtra, aiming to disrupt local drug trafficking networks.
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