Major operation by Thane Crime Branch; MD drugs worth ₹3.04 crore...

By GT24x7 Reporter · 28 July 2026 · GlobalToday24x7

In a major operation against drug trafficking, Unit-1 of the Thane City Police Crime Branch has seized MD (Mephedrone) drugs worth ₹3.04 crore. One accused has been arrested in connection with the case.

Amarsinh Jadhav, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch), provided details of the operation during a press conference. Acting on a tip-off, the police had received information that an individual was arriving in an auto-rickshaw to sell MD drugs.

Based on this information, the police laid a trap on July 28 in front of the KDMC Hospital on Saket Road, Kalwa. During the operation, they intercepted and searched an auto-rickshaw bearing the registration number MH-04-MT-3662.

The search revealed 1 kg 520 grams of MD (Mephedrone) drugs inside the vehicle. Police stated that the estimated value of the seized contraband in the international market is ₹3.04 crore.

The police arrested the accused and seized the MD drugs, the auto-rickshaw, a mobile phone, cash, and other items. A case has been registered against the accused under the NDPS Act.

The Crime Branch is conducting further investigations to determine if others are involved in this drug trafficking racket.