Thane, March 26: In a significant crackdown on narcotics trafficking, the Thane Crime Branch’s Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) has seized Mephedrone (MD) drugs valued at approximately Rs 4.12 crore. The operation led to the arrest of three individuals involved in a distribution syndicate.
Trap laid following tip-off
The arrests followed a strategic trap laid by a team under the guidance of Senior Police Inspector Janardan Sonawane and Assistant Police Inspector Somnath Karnavar-Patil. Acting on a tip-off received by Police Constable Girish Patil regarding a drug deal in the Charai area, officials intercepted the suspects on March 23.
Key details of the seizure
Total Value: Rs 4,12,40,000
Total Quantity: 2.062 kilograms of MD powder
Suspects Identified:
Sohel Dilip Khan (36), resident of Kopri (found with 1.056 kg)
Rohit Vilas Sitapure (29), resident of Ulhasnagar (found with 1.006 kg)
Rajesh Hadawale (23), resident of Kopri
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Investigation underway
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Amarsingh Jadhav confirmed that the trio was produced before a local court, which has remanded them to police custody until March 28, 2026. Investigations are currently underway to trace the supply chain and identify the primary source of the contraband.
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