Updated On: 04 March, 2025 02:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
A total of 15,873 cases of drug consumption were registered in Maharashtra in which 14,230 accused were arrested. The CM also informed that drugs worth Rs 3679.36 crore, were seized in Pune in 129 NDPS Act cases

CM Fadnavis speaks to the media outside Vidhan Bhavan. Pic/X
Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadanvis on Tuesday informed the state assembly that the Mahayuti government has taken stringent action on the sale and consumption of narcotic drugs and implemented multiple preventive measures to curb narco trade in the state.
During the Maharashtra Budget Session 2025, Fadnavis informed the legislators that a total of 2,738 cases of drug trafficking have been registered so far this year in which 3,627 people have been arrested till Monday, news agency ANI reported.