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Nashik Police Seize Drugs Worth Rs71 Lakh
26 Jun
Summary
- Nashik police arrested 24 individuals and seized drugs worth Rs71 lakh.
- A 'Say No to Drugs' drive and social media competition were launched.
- Previous years saw significant arrests and drug seizures in Nashik.
Between January and June of this year, Nashik city police have escalated their efforts against drug peddlers, resulting in the seizure of drugs worth Rs71 lakh and the arrest of 24 individuals. Twelve cases specifically related to mephedrone (MD) sales were registered.
To combat drug abuse, the police have initiated a 'Say No to Drugs' campaign aimed at educating the public about its detrimental effects. This initiative includes a social media competition encouraging public participation through awareness reels and posts, with prizes for the best entries.
The police have a history of taking action against drug peddling, with 23 cases registered in 2025 leading to 65 arrests and Rs40 lakh worth of MD seized. In 2024, 11 cases were registered, resulting in 29 arrests and the seizure of 446 grams of MD valued at Rs21 lakh, alongside action against sellers of other drugs.
From January to June of this year, authorities registered 84 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, apprehending 182 people and confiscating drugs exceeding Rs2.4 crore. This aggressive stance follows significant busts, including a drug manufacturing unit near Nashik seized in October 2023 by Mumbai police, worth over Rs300 crore, which was linked to Lalit Patil's brother, Bhushan Patil.
