Major Drug Bust in Thane: Rs 5 Crore Hashish Seized

Police in Thane seized hashish worth Rs 5 crore and arrested Shanwar Anwar Ali, who has alleged ties to Nepalese drug peddlers. The bust, involving 5.05 kg of high-quality hashish, was part of a broader effort to crack down on drug dealers targeting youth in the area.

In a significant operation, Thane police have seized hashish worth Rs 5 crore, arresting a 38-year-old man suspected of having connections to drug peddlers in Nepal.

The operation, carried out on a Saturday following a tip-off, led to the arrest of Shanwar Anwar Ali in the Majiwada area, according to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Amarsingh Jadhav.

Authorities recovered 5.05 kg of high-grade hashish from Ali's possession. The arrest is part of an intensified police crackdown on drug activities targeting youth in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)