In a major operation ahead of New Year’s Eve, the Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) Crime Branch in Mumbai successfully dismantled an interstate drug gang, seizing narcotics valued at over Rs 1.5 crore. Two distinct operations led to the confiscation of 2.600 kg of high-quality Kashmiri charas worth Rs 1.04 crore and 120 grams of MD (Mephedrone), alongside Rs 22 lakh in cash and a motorcycle. A total of six drug peddlers, including one individual from Kashmir, were arrested in connection with these operations.

Operation 1: Byculla East drug bust

On December 21, the ANC Bandra Unit, during a special operation in Byculla East, uncovered and seized 2.600 kg of Kashmiri charas with an estimated value of Rs 1.04 crore. The investigation revealed a sophisticated modus operandi where accused Haji Abdul Rehman concealed the high-quality drug in walnut bags brought from Jammu Kashmir. Rahman, a resident of J&K, was involved in the drug business. The ANC found that Rahman was supplying it to a Byculla-based ladies’ tailor identified as Kailash Kanojia and another supplier named Sartaj Ansari.