Pune Police bust major drug racket, seize mephedrone worth over Rs 1 crore, arrest three accused

Pune: In a crackdown on drug trafficking, the Pune Police have uncovered a major drug racket in the Vishrantwadi area, seizing a substantial stash of MD (mephedrone) with a market value of over Rs 1 crore on Saturday.
Three young men, identified as Srinivas Godje, Rohit Bende, and Nimish Abhnave, have been arrested in connection with the case.
According to a press statement, "Acting on the tip-off from sources, the anti-narcotics unit of the Crime Branch conducted a raid at the Vighnaharta apartment complex in Lohegaon, resulting in the seizure of 471 grams of mephedrone. A case has been filed at the Vishrantwadi Police Station under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act."
Preliminary investigations suggest a potential link to international drug trafficking, indicating a larger network at play.
The arrest of these three individuals has dealt a significant blow to the drug racket, and further investigation is underway to uncover the extent of the operation, the press statement added.