{
  "id": 6912569,
  "title": "Mumbai Crime: Bhandup Police Seize Banned Gutkha, Flavoured Supari Worth ₹20.21 Lakh In Nahur; 9 Detained | VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/mumbai-crime-bhandup-police-seize-banned-gutkha-flavoured-supari",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T10:54:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-crime-bhandup-police-seize-banned-gutkha-flavoured-supari-worth-2021-lakh-in-nahur-9-detained-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai's Bhandup police conducted a raid in Nahur on September 12, 2026, seizing banned flavoured supari and scented tobacco products worth Rs 20.21 lakh. Nine individuals were detained in connection with the illegal activity, and five vehicles used for transporting the contraband were also seized. The operation, which was initiated based on a tip-off, was led by Assistant Police Inspector Vinod Lad, under the direction of Senior Police Inspector Sapna Kshirsagar. The seized items included banned flavoured supari, such as the Varanasi Ashiq variety, and were found stored in the five vehicles. The total value of the seized contraband and vehicles is estimated to be around Rs 1.18 crore. The investigation is ongoing to identify the source of the banned products and the intended recipients.",
  "summary": "Mumbai, September 12, 2026: The Bhandup police have seized banned gutkha, flavoured areca nut and scented tobacco products worth Rs 20.21 lakh during a raid in Nahur. Nine persons have been detained in connection with the case, while five vehicles allegedly used for transporting the banned products have also been seized. Raid In Nahur Acting on a tip-off, a team led by Assistant Police Inspector…",
  "key_points": [
    "Nine individuals detained and five vehicles seized during the raid.",
    "Operation initiated based on tip-off, led by Assistant Police Inspector Vinod Lad."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}