Thane, May 11 — In a major crackdown on illegal drug trade, police in Maharashtra’s Thane district have seized nearly 3 kg of ganja and arrested three individuals during late-night raids in Bhiwandi's Yewai Naka area.
According to senior inspector Vilas L Kadam, the operation was carried out on Friday night following a tip-off received by the local police. The team raided three establishments suspected of selling narcotics.
During the raid, officials confiscated 2.9 kilograms of ganja, estimated to be worth Rs 59,000, along with Rs 3.11 lakh in cash, believed to be proceeds from the illegal trade.
All three accused have been arrested and a case has been registered against them under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Authorities are continuing their investigation to trace the supply network behind the seized contraband.
This seizure underscores the ongoing efforts by law enforcement in Thane to curb the spread of narcotic substances within the district.
