{
  "id": 5321783,
  "title": "Thane Crime: Anti-Narcotics Cell Seizes Mephedrone Worth ₹9.66 Crore In 2 Operations; 4 Arrested",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/thane-crime-anti-narcotics-cell-seizes-mephedrone-worth-9-66-crore-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T12:01:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/thane-crime-anti-narcotics-cell-seizes-mephedrone-worth-966-crore-in-2-operations-4-arrested"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 3, 2026, the Anti-Narcotics Cell of the Thane City Crime Branch conducted two major operations to combat illicit narcotics. The first operation, carried out near Ghodbunder Road, resulted in the arrest of Mozim Abdulla Shaikh, Tabrez Abdulla Shaikh, and an accomplice in possession of 56 grams, 58 grams, and 1.707 kilograms of Mephedrone (MD) with a combined value of approximately Rs 9.66 crore. The second operation, near the B.S.N.L. office in Kopri, led to the arrest of Abdul Rehman Moiddin Kadar Shaikh for possession of 152 grams of MD valued at Rs 2.30 crore. Both suspects are currently in judicial custody. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Amar Singh Jadhav stated that the police are conducting a thorough investigation to trace the full distribution supply chain of the seized Mephedrone, emphasizing Thane Police's commitment to maintaining zero tolerance against narcotics distribution. The public is urged to share information with the Anti-Narcotics Cell anonymously.",
  "summary": "Thane, September 3, 2026: In a major crackdown against illicit narcotics, the Anti-Narcotics Cell of the Thane City Crime Branch arrested four individuals across two separate operations. Officers seized 2.823 kilograms of Mephedrone (MD) valued at approximately Rs 9,66,37,210, along with operational vehicles. The coordinated raids were planned and executed following specific intelligence gathered…",
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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."
}