Major Mephedrone Bust: Three Arrested in Maharashtra Drug Seizure

Police in Maharashtra's Thane district have arrested three individuals and seized 1.109 kg of mephedrone valued at Rs 2.21 crore. The arrests followed a raid by the anti-narcotics cell in Shil-Daighar, based on a tip-off. The accused have been charged under the NDPS Act.

Maharashtra's Thane district witnessed a significant drug bust as police confiscated mephedrone worth Rs 2.21 crore and detained three individuals, an official stated.

The operation, which involved the anti-narcotics cell, took place in Shil-Daighar following a crucial tip-off, leading to the seizure of 1.109 kg of the narcotic.

Among those arrested are Aman Kamal Khan, Ilias Kushal Khan, and Saifali Asabul Haque Khan, who were allegedly planning to sell the drugs. All face charges under the NDPS Act, police confirmed.

(With inputs from agencies.)