Raigad.

20 Aug (HS): The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) detected narcotic

drugs worth Rs 300 crore concealed in sacks containing maize, at JNPA in Uran

Tehsil in Maharashtra’s Raigad district. Two [persons were arrested with 55 kg

of Mephedrone (MD) at the Container Freight Station.

The

Forensic Department personnel were summoned to confirm the high quality MD.

Preliminary

investigation indicate connection with syndicate operated by drug smuggler Mohammad

Hussain from Pakistan. The drugs were being supplied to some import-export

traders in Mumbai

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar