In a major breakthrough, Mumbai Police's crime branch arrested two people and recovered around 490 smartphones, 9.590kg ganja, 174 bottles of liquor and 2 swords from the Mankhurd area, the police said on Friday. According to police, the accused arrested used to allegedly buy stolen phones and sell them in other states of the country.

In June 2022, a Crime Branch Unit 6 constable Sambhaji Kolekar received a tip-off that a person staying in Maharashtra Nagar buys stolen or lost smartphones. Inspector Ravindra Salunkhe, Incharge of Unit 6 of Mumbai crime branch formed a team to verify the tip off and understand the modus operandi of the person.