In a significant drug bust, three individuals have been arrested in Thane, Maharashtra, after police seized ganja valued at Rs 21.4 lakh from their possession.
Key Points
- Three individuals arrested in Thane for possession of ganja.
- Ganja seized is valued at Rs 21.4 lakh.
- Arrests made by the anti-narcotics cell during patrolling in Kalyan.
- Suspects attempted to flee but were apprehended after a chase.
- Accused also faced cases under the NDPS Act at Ghatkopar police station in Mumbai.
Police have arrested three persons after seizing ganja valued at Rs 21.4 lakh from their possession in Maharashtra's Thane district, officials said.
During patrolling near a dumping ground at Vadeghar in Kalyan on Tuesday, a team of the police's anti-narcotics cell (ANC) spotted the three persons with gunny bags behaving suspiciously.
Details of the Drug Seizure and Arrests
"When the ANC team approached them, the suspects attempted to flee but were apprehended after a brief chase. On checking their bags, 107.5 kg of ganja valued at Rs 21.4 lakh was recovered," Deputy Commissioner of Police, Kalyan division, Atul Zende told reporters on Tuesday evening.
The police also seized their mobile phones and cash, collectively valued at Rs 51,500.
Accused Identified and Charged
The accused have been identified as Vasim Noorujama Khan alias Peela (36), Dineshkumar Saroj (30), both from Thane district, and Mohit Varma (27), resident of Mumbai, the official said.
A case has been registered against them under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
Previous Offences
The accused earlier also faced cases under the NDPS Act at Ghatkopar police station in Mumbai, the official said.
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