{
  "id": 17255990,
  "title": "Thane Crime: Mumbra Police Arrest 2 In Drug Peddling Case, Seize 59.5 Grams Of Mephedrone Worth ₹1.98 Lakh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/thane-crime-mumbra-police-arrest-2-in-drug-peddling-case-seize-59-5",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T16:04:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/thane-crime-mumbra-police-arrest-2-in-drug-peddling-case-seize-595-grams-of-mephedrone-worth-198-lakh"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 30, 2026, in a drug bust operation in Thane, Mumbra Police apprehended two individuals and seized 59.5 grams of mephedrone, a narcotic substance valued at around ₹1,98,500. The arrest took place near the Rose Nursery and Arabian Dastar Hotel in Kausa, following intel received by the Anti-Narcotics Cell. The lead suspect, Mohammad Rehan Yusuf Sheikh (20), was found in possession of the 59.5 grams of mephedrone during a routine search. He has been charged under Sections 8(c), 22(b), and 29 of the NDPS Act. The investigation revealed that the primary accused had procured the contraband from another suspect, Sohel Shakir Ali (39). The latter was subsequently arrested in the Shilphata area. Sohel Shakir Ali is known to the authorities as a repeat offender, with previous criminal proceedings under the NDPS framework. Police spokespersons emphasized their zero-tolerance stance on drug peddling and consumption, urging citizens to report any suspicious drug-related activities. This operation is part of a larger statewide initiative to combat narcotics and maintain public safety.",
  "summary": "Thane, October 30, 2026: In a crackdown on narcotics under the directives of senior police leadership, the Mumbra Police Station’s Anti-Narcotics Cell (NDPS Squad) has apprehended two individuals and seized 59.5 grams of mephedrone (MD) valued at approximately ₹1,98,500. Acting on confidential intelligence, the specialised team laid a trap near the Rose Nursery and Arabian Dastar Hotel in Kausa.…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}