Bhiwandi Crime: 23-Year-Old Youth Arrested With Mephedrone Worth ₹1.21 Lakh In Millat Nagar Drug Bust
Bhiwandi, September 9, 2026: In a major action against the illegal drug trade, the Nizampura police arrested a 23-year-old youth from Bhiwandi's Millat Nagar area and seized 55 grams of mephedrone, along with a mobile phone and a pocket weighing scale. The total value of the seized material has been estimated at approximately Rs 1.21 lakh, police said. The arrested accused has been identified as…
Bhiwandi police have apprehended a 23-year-old youth, Saqib Sohail Ansari, in a major drug bust operation in the Millat Nagar area. According to police, Ansari was in possession of 55 grams of mephedrone, valued at around Rs 1.21 lakh. Additionally, a mobile phone and a pocket weighing scale were seized during the operation. The arrested individual resides in Tahira Complex, Gaibinagar, Bhiwandi.
The investigation is ongoing, with police probing the source of the narcotic substance and exploring potential links to a broader narcotics network in Bhiwandi and surrounding regions. A case has been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act against Ansari, who is currently in police custody.
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