Navi Mumbai Police conduct raids in city, apprehend 75 foreign nationals and seize Rs 2 crore worth drugs

The Navi Mumbai Police conducted raids at six different locations in the city. Pic/official sources

In a major crackdown on drug peddlers, the Navi Mumbai police in Maharashtra conducted raids at six locations on Friday, the police said.

As many as seventy-five foreign nationals were apprehended by the police and are currently being questioned by police officials regarding their involvement in drug peddling and the authenticity of their nationality documents. More than 600 police officers and personnel participated in the search and seizure operation. Drugs worth Rs 2 crores have been seized, including cocaine and Tramadol Hydrochloride, the police said.

According to the police, on the instructions of Navi Mumbai Police Commissioner Milind Bharambe, the raids were conducted at six different locations in the city, including Vashi, Koparkhairane, Kharghar, and Ghansoli in Navi Mumbai. The police station officials and Crime Branch unit conducted joint raids with over 600 officers and constables.

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The raids resulted in the apprehension of 75 foreign nationals at the various locations. During the search operation, the police have seized 700 grams of cocaine, more than 300 grams of MD, and 300 kgs of Tramadol Hydrochloride. The total value of the seized drugs is approximately Rs 2 crores, an official said.

A senior police official stated, "The apprehended foreign nationals are being questioned about their connections with drug peddling, and their nationality documents are also being verified. The search operation for further seizures is ongoing."