Thane, February 14 Police in the Thane district of Maharashtra have seized drugs worth nearly Rs 2.15 crore and arrested three individuals for allegedly possessing the narcotic substances, an official said on Saturday.
A police patrol team intercepted three men in the Dombivali area on Friday. The trio, including a Nigerian national, attempted to flee, but the police apprehended them, he said.
A search led to the discovery of cocaine and mephedrone worth approximately Rs 2.15 crore in their possession, the official said.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Atul Zende said this arrest is part of a campaign against drug trafficking in the Kalyan region.
"Between January 2025 and December 2025, we registered 101 cases and arrested 146 individuals related to narcotics. Our teams seized over 244 kg of ganja, 4 kg of MD, and various other banned substances such as nitrazepam and hashish, collectively valued over Rs 6.36 crore," the official said.
