05 August,2023 07:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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The Mumbai Police's Anti Narcotics Cell (ANC) has seized drugs including MD worth Rs 43 lakh during a special drive.
The police arrested seven persons who were booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
"More arrests are likely in the case," he said.
"The drive was conducted in Kandivali, Sakinaka and Mazgaon areas from Wednesday to Saturday, and different types of drugs including Codeine Phosphate cough syrup, tablets and mephedrone (MD) besides Rs 3.5 lakh in cash were seized," he said.
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"The drive was conducted by Azad Maidan and Ghatkopar units of ANC," the official added.
"Since the beginning of this year, the ANC has arrested 17 people involved in the trafficking of cough syrups and recovered 1,191 kg of contraband. As many as 98 people were arrested in 49 cases where MD worth Rs 22.82 crore was seized," the official said.
(with inputs from PTI)
