Major Drug Bust: Mephedrone Worth Rs 1.69 Crore Seized in Thane
A significant drug bust occurred near Mumbra bypass in Thane district as police apprehended Mohanlal Gunshji Joshi with mephedrone valued at Rs 1.69 crore. The Crime Branch Phase I led the operation after receiving a tip-off. A case was filed under the NDPS Act as investigations continue.
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In a substantial drug bust near the Mumbra bypass in Thane district, police have arrested a man found in possession of mephedrone valued at Rs 1.69 crore, a police official revealed on Monday.
The suspect, identified as 55-year-old Mohanlal Gunshji Joshi, was apprehended on July 18 following the interception of a vehicle acting on a specific tip-off, explained Thane Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime), Amarsingh Jadhav.
Conducted by the Crime Branch Phase I personnel, the operation has led to a case registered at the Mumbra police station under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, as further probing into the peddling racket is ongoing, stated Jadhav.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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