In a major drug bust, Thane police arrested two individuals in Ambernath with a massive haul of charas worth ₹4.31 crore, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in Maharashtra.
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Key Points
- Two individuals arrested in Thane, Maharashtra for possession of charas.
- The seized charas is estimated to be worth ₹4.31 crore in the illicit market.
- The arrests were made in the Ambernath area of Thane district.
- The accused have been booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
- Police investigation is ongoing to uncover further details about the drug trafficking network.
Two individuals were arrested with a large stock of charas, valued at Rs 4.31 crore in the illicit market, in Thane district of Maharashtra, police said on Wednesday.
Police seized the contraband packed in 13 packets from Harshal Patel (19) and Sirajuddin Jalauddin Ahmed (26) in the Ambernath area on March 9 and arrested them a day later under provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, an official said.
Ongoing Investigation
Further investigation is underway, police added.
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