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Thane Police Seize ₹4.12 Crore Worth of Mephedrone, Arrest Two

March 25, 2026 19:03 IST
Source:PTI  -  Edited By: Rediff News Desk
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In Thane, India, police have arrested two individuals and seized a substantial amount of mephedrone, valued at ₹4.12 crore, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking.

Photograph: Yves Herman/Reuters

Key Points

Thane police has arrested two men and seized mephedrone worth ₹4.12 crore from their possession, a senior official said on Wednesday.

Sohel Dilip Khan (26) and Rohit Vilas Sitapure (29) were arrested in the city on Monday following a tip-off.

 

As much as 2 kg of the narcotic drug was found in their possession, said Deputy Commissioner of Police Amarsingh Jadhav.

Mephedrone or MD is known as a party drug.

The accused were booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

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