In a significant development during their anti-drug campaign, the Mumbai Police’s Anti-Narcotics Cell confiscated narcotics valued at Rs 7.69 crore from Vile Parle and apprehended a suspected drug smuggler. The operation, conducted by the Worli Unit, uncovered 7.6 kilograms of hydroponic cannabis hidden in a trolley bag, with the contraband having substantial international market worth. This initiative forms part of a broader effort to dismantle drug networks across Mumbai.
The police team, while on patrol duty on Ferozshah Mehta Road in Vile Parle East, observed a young man with a trolley bag who, upon noticing the police, displayed signs of nervousness and attempted to escape, arousing suspicion. Upon interception, the individual, identified as Adnan Nasir Khan, confessed that the bag contained hydroponic cannabis intended for sale. Subsequent examination of the bag revealed cannabis packaged in white plastic packets.
Further investigation revealed that the seized substance was hydroponic cannabis, a premium-grade variant cultivated using sophisticated methods, known for its potency and higher cost compared to regular cannabis. The confiscated material was secured as evidence following forensic verification. Additionally, the police confiscated the suspect’s mobile phone and passport for ongoing inquiries.
A case has been filed at Vile Parle Police Station under Section 20(b) of the NDPS Act and other relevant provisions. Authorities are now delving into the drug’s origin and its intended recipients, suspecting the involvement of a larger drug syndicate in the supply chain. Notably, the Mumbai Police have seized drugs worth around Rs 38 crore in the past two months as part of their intensified crackdown on narcotics trafficking in the city.
