Major Drug Bust in Thane: Three Arrested in Mephedrone Seizure

In a significant breakthrough against illegal drug operations in Maharashtra, police in Thane district arrested three individuals after seizing 1.93 kilograms of Mephedrone valued at Rs 2.12 crore. The arrest occurred following a raid on a flat in Khoni village near Dombivali on Thursday night, as confirmed by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone III, Kalyan) Atul Zende.

During the operation, a 21-year-old woman involved in the drug distribution network was apprehended immediately, while her two male accomplices managed to flee initially but were later tracked down and detained. The arrests highlight an organized drug operation with the woman handling local distribution and the men overseeing supply logistics.

A case has been filed under multiple sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at Manpada police station. Authorities are expanding their investigation to determine if the group has connections to larger drug syndicates operating both within and beyond Maharashtra, according to DCP Zende's statement.

(With inputs from agencies.)