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Navi Mumbai: Drugs worth Rs 1.83 cr seized; 11 African nationals arrested
Updated On: 28 April, 2024 03:47 AM IST | Mumbai | Faisal Tandel
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Cocaine, mephedrone and MDMA tablets seized by the police
The Navi Mumbai police arrested 11 African nationals, who had been living in India without valid passports and other crucial documents, and confiscated various nature of narcotic substances collectively worth Rs 1.83 crore, whose international price could go up to R20 crore. They have been booked under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
The drugs seized included cocaine, mephedrone and MCDMA tablets, along with cash and mobile phone—making a total of Rs 2.04 crore. Amit Kale, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Navi Mumbai police confirmed the raids and said a case has been registered at the APMC police station. “We have arrested around 11 African nationals and seized drugs that include 1668 grams of cocaine, 97 grams of mephedrone and 44 grams of MDMA from the 11 accused who will be produced in court and further taken into custody for further investigation,” he said.
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