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Nagpur Police Bust Major Mephedrone Ring
14 Nov
Summary
- Police seized 130 grams of synthetic stimulant powder worth nearly Rs 4 lakh.
- Two individuals were arrested in the Mahal area, with six others named as wanted.
- The recovered drugs are valued at Rs 4 lakh, with total seizures reaching Rs 5.10 lakh.
Nagpur City Police's crime branch has dismantled a significant mephedrone (MD) racket in the city's central areas. On the early morning of November 14, 2026, officers from the Anti-Narcotics Squad conducted a raid in the Mahal area, leading to the recovery of 130 grams of MD-like powder.
The seized synthetic stimulant powder is valued at approximately Rs 4 lakh. In addition to the drugs, police confiscated two mobile phones, a moped, and a weighing scale, bringing the total value of recovered items to Rs 5.10 lakh. Two suspects, Sheikh Mohsin Abdul Gafur and Sheikh Saqib Sheikh Asif, were apprehended.
Investigators have identified six more individuals as wanted in connection with the network, indicating a broader operation. Police describe this as one of the more active MD networks in central Nagpur, with operations reportedly shifting towards the Bhandewadi side.
This bust occurs within a larger context of drug enforcement in Nagpur. From January 1 to October 31, 2026, the city registered 747 NDPS Act cases, 88 of which involved MD. During this period, nearly 12 kg of MD powder worth over Rs 6.67 crore was seized, with 142 arrests made. The recent seizure underscores the persistent demand for MD in the city.
