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Thane Police Seize Rs 38 Lakh in Dry Opium, One Arrested in Bhiwandi

Investigators now focus on tracing the supply route, with a second driver still at large.

Overview

  • A patrol intercepted a car and a pickup near a crusher unit on the Ovlikhind–Mankoli road in Bhiwandi on Thursday.
  • Officers recovered dry opium from both vehicles and detained one driver as the other fled.
  • The arrested suspect is Rakeshkumar Bhavarlal Godara, 30, a resident of Chhattisgarh.
  • Police registered a case and launched a manhunt for the absconding driver.
  • Investigators are working to identify the contraband’s source and intended destination.