Thane Police Seize Mephedrone Worth ₹7.26 Lakh, Arrest 55-Year-Old in Ulhasnagar

Overview

• The accused, identified as Ismail Mohammad Safhi Abbasi of Indore, was intercepted near Ulhasnagar’s VTC Ground on Friday afternoon.
• A Vitthalwadi police patrol stopped him for suspicious behavior and recovered 36.3 grams of MD powder during a search.
• Police valued the seized mephedrone at approximately ₹7.26 lakh based on prevailing local rates.
• A case has been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act as investigators probe sourcing and intended buyers.
• During questioning, Abbasi alleged he obtained the drug from a man named Harish from Indore, whom police are now working to locate.