{
  "id": 3208777,
  "title": "MIDC Police Bust Major Drug Haul In Jogeshwari, Seize 302g Heroin Worth ₹3.50 Crore; One Arrested",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/midc-police-bust-major-drug-haul-in-jogeshwari-seize-302g-heroin",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T06:05:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/midc-police-bust-major-drug-haul-in-jogeshwari-seize-302g-heroin-worth-350-crore-one-arrested"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The MIDC police in Mumbai busted a major drug operation, seizing 302 grams of heroin worth approximately ₹3.50 crore and arresting a suspect on August 22, 2021. The anti-narcotics squad had been patrolling the area to combat the consumption, purchase, sale, and transportation of narcotic substances. At around 12:10 am on August 23, police noticed a man acting suspiciously near Hemant Karkare Garden in Jogeshwari East. When confronted, the man allegedly tried to escape. The officers apprehended him, but he refused to answer questions. Upon search, the police discovered the heroin in his possession. The recovered heroin was valued at around ₹3.50 crore. A case was registered against the accused for possession with intent to sell, transport, or trade the narcotic substance. Ongoing investigations are expected to provide further details.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: The MIDC police’s anti-narcotics squad seized 302 grams of heroin worth ₹3.50 crore and arrested a suspect on Monday. However, the police have not revealed the identity of the suspect. According to the police, an assistant police inspector from the anti-narcotics squad and his team were patrolling the area on August 22 to take action against those involved in the consumption, purchase,…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}