Nagpur Police Seize Drugs Worth Rs 6.39 Crore in Ongoing Anti-Drug Campaign

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As part of its efforts to make Nagpur a drug-free city, the Nagpur Police have seized drugs worth Rs 6.39 crore under the ongoing anti-drug campaign, 'Operation Thunder -- Let's Come Together, Create a Drug-Free Society'. The campaign, which began on March 1, 2024, and is set to continue until June 17, 2025, has resulted in the registration of numerous cases and the arrest of several individuals involved in narcotics-related activities. The police have seized a total of 730 people under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, with a significant breakthrough being the seizure of 5.94 kilograms of Mephedrone (MD), a dangerous synthetic drug.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Nagpur Police have seized drugs worth Rs 6.39 crore in the ongoing anti-drug campaign, 'Operation Thunder -- Let's Come Together, Create a Drug-Free Society'.
  • A total of 730 people have been arrested in various narcotics-related cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
  • The police have seized 5.94 kilograms of Mephedrone (MD), a dangerous synthetic drug, worth Rs 5.25 crore, and registered 94 cases, arresting 186 people involved in its trafficking.
  • In addition, the police have confiscated 473.77 kilograms of marijuana (ganja) worth Rs 97.47 lakh, in connection with which 100 cases have been registered and 132 persons arrested.
  • The operation also led to the seizure of 10.128 kilograms of doda (poppy husk) valued at Rs 10.28 lakh, with one person arrested.
  • Police also recovered 2.54 kilograms of opium, worth Rs 4.94 lakh, and arrested one person in this case.
  • Small amounts of hashish (charas) were also seized, worth around Rs 1.75 lakh.
  • Apart from drugs, the Nagpur Police seized vehicles, mobile phones, packaging tools, and other materials used in the drug trade, valued at Rs 2.25 crore.

Statistics:

  • Total drugs seized: 6.39 crore
  • Total people arrested: 730
  • Drugs seized in kg:

- Mephedrone (MD): 5.94 kg

- Marijuana (ganja): 473.77 kg

- Doda (poppy husk): 10.128 kg

- Opium: 2.54 kg

  • Monetary value of seized drugs:

- Mephedrone (MD): Rs 5.25 crore

- Marijuana (ganja): Rs 97.47 lakh

- Doda (poppy husk): Rs 10.28 lakh

- Opium: Rs 4.94 lakh

- Hashish (charas): Rs 1.75 lakh

  • Value of seized materials: Rs 2.25 crore

Sources:

  • The Hitavada, Copyright 2025
  • Contify.com