Paan Shopkeeper Arrested for Drug Trafficking

Manwar Jamirullah Ansari, a paan shopkeeper in Vikhroli, was arrested for selling MD drugs worth Rs 1.84 lakh. Police seized 92 grams of the contraband and have charged him under the NDPS Act. A trap was set based on credible information, leading to his apprehension.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Mumbai | Updated: 06-08-2025 15:41 IST | Created: 06-08-2025 15:41 IST
Paan Shopkeeper Arrested for Drug Trafficking
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A paan shopkeeper at Tagore Nagar was apprehended by police on Wednesday for allegedly peddling MD drugs. Valued at Rs 1.84 lakh, the contraband was found in his possession, authorities reported.

The suspect, identified as 48-year-old Manwar Jamirullah Ansari, was caught red-handed near his establishment, as law enforcement officers acted upon credible leads.

Officials have charged Ansari under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, as further investigations proceed.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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