10 months ago
Pune Police Destroy Narcotics Worth Over ₹1.75 Crore
The police in Pune recently got rid of a lot of illegal drugs they had collected over time.
These drugs were taken from people who were caught selling or having them.
They destroyed drugs like cannabis, cocaine, and other harmful substances.
This big cleanup happened at a special place in Ranjangaon to make sure the drugs were gone forever.
The police want to send a strong message that dealing drugs is a serious crime and they are working hard to keep the city safe.
They found these drugs from many different cases and are determined to stop the illegal drug business.
Pune Police destroyed seized narcotics valued at ₹1,75,06,580.
The destruction took place on Wednesday at Ranjangaon in the MEPL company furnace.
The contraband was seized in 32 cases registered across five police stations within the Pune Police Commissionerate.
Destroyed substances included various drugs such as Cannabis, Mephedrone, Cocaine, Charas, Methamphetamine, and Heroin.
The disposal was carried out in the presence of a committee and senior police officials.
- Who
- Pune Police
- What
- Destroyed seized narcotics worth ₹1,75,06,580
- Where
- Ranjangaon, at the MEPL company furnace
- When
- Wednesday
- Why
- To combat illegal narcotics trade and uphold law and order.
Police Action
Societal Impact
Combating Illegal Trade
Police Action
The Pune Police are actively seizing and destroying narcotics to combat the illegal drug trade and maintain law and order.
Societal Impact
The illegal trade of narcotics is a serious crime that harms society and its citizens, especially the youth.
Enforcement and Future Actions
Police Action
Dedicated teams are monitoring illegal businesses, and further actions will be taken.
Societal Impact
Individuals should not disregard law and order for financial gain, as drug trafficking has severe consequences.
Key facts
- Total Value Destroyed
- ₹1,75,06,580
- Date of Destruction
- Wednesday
- Location of Destruction
- Ranjangaon, at MEPL company furnace
- Number of NDPS Cases
- 32
- Police Stations Involved
- Khadak, Faraskhana, Deccan, Kondhwa, Lonikalbhor
- Types of Narcotics Destroyed
- Cannabis, Mephedrone, Cocaine, Charas, Methamphetamine, Heroin, Opium plants, MDMA, Edulis fertilizer, Ganja-mixed pills
Quotes
Nikhil Pingale
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime)
“These are the seized narcotics under the five police stations. Going through the procedure, the narcotics were destroyed. Illegal trade of narcotics is a serious crime, and people should not take the law and order lightly for the sake of money. Dedicated teams have kept their eyes on such illegal business and accordingly further action will be taken in the future.”
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