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Nashik Police Crack Down on Narcotics, Seize Rs 87 Lakh Worth of Drugs

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Nashik city police have taken a stringent stance against the sale and transport of narcotics in the city, following a spike in thefts and robberies committed by youngsters under the influence of substance abuse. In a month-long operation, the police seized over Rs 8.49 lakh worth of narcotic products and arrested 29 individuals. The crackdown has led to the registration of 60 cases under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, with 129 people being arrested and a total of Rs 87 lakh worth of drugs and substances seized.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Nashik city police seized over Rs 1 lakh worth of drugs in May, arresting seven people, including two involved in the possession of mephedrone (MD) and three others involved in the sale of ganja.
  • The police stepped up intelligence to gather information on drugs sale and transport, resulting in the seizure of MD worth Rs 75,000 and ganja worth Rs 53,000.
  • Between November 2023 and May, a total of 60 cases were registered under the NDPS Act, with 129 people arrested and drugs and substances worth Rs 87 lakh seized.
  • The seizure includes 737g of MD worth Rs 34 lakh, 292kg of ganja worth Rs 48 lakh, 49g of charas worth Rs 24,000, and 326kg of bhang worth over Rs 3 lakh.
  • A police head constable was dismissed from service for his connections with drug dealers.
  • The Nashik rural police conducted a month-long operation in May, targeting the sale, consumption, and transportation of narcotic drugs and products, resulting in the seizure of narcotic products valued at Rs 8.49 lakh.

Statistics:

  • 60 cases under the NDPS Act registered between November 2023 and May.
  • 129 people arrested in connection with narcotics cases.
  • Rs 87 lakh worth of drugs and substances seized.
  • 737g of MD worth Rs 34 lakh seized.
  • 292kg of ganja worth Rs 48 lakh seized.
  • 49g of charas worth Rs 24,000 seized.
  • 326kg of bhang worth over Rs 3 lakh seized.
  • Rs 8.49 lakh worth of narcotic products seized in the month-long rural operation.

Sources:

  • The Times of India
  • "Nashik police crack down on narcotics, seize Rs 87 lakh worth of drugs" article by unknown author.
  • "Nashik rural police conduct month-long operation to curb narcotic sale, consumption" article by unknown author.

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