Navi Mumbai, April 2: Two men were arrested for allegedly trafficking MD (mephedrone) in Koparkhairane, with police seizing contraband worth Rs 11.60 lakh, officials said.
The accused, identified as Mohammad Faiz Ali Khan (24) and Altaf Munna Sheikh (25), were produced in court and remanded to police custody till April 2.
Drugs seized during early morning patrol
The Anti-Narcotics Task Force of the Konkan Division carried out the action in the early hours of March 29 while patrolling near Sector 9. The duo was intercepted on suspicion while heading towards the railway station, and a search led to the recovery of 58 grams of MD powder.
Case registered under NDPS Act
Police have registered a case under the NDPS Act at Koparkhairane Police Station. In addition to the drugs, two mobile phones were seized, taking the total value of the recovered material to around Rs 12 lakh.
Business used as alleged front for trafficking
Investigations revealed that Khan was allegedly using his water can distribution business as a front for drug trafficking. He had previously been booked under the NDPS Act in Mumbai’s Trombay area around six to seven months ago.
“Two persons have been arrested and a significant quantity of MD has been seized. Further investigation is underway to trace the supply network,” a police officer said.
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Accused linked through past criminal cases
According to police, both accused are known to each other and have prior involvement in separate murder cases. They reportedly became friends while in jail, and Sheikh would source drugs from Khan to supply to buyers.
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