Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Pune Police Bust Drug Racket
The Pune police have caught five young people who were part of a big drug operation.
They found drugs worth Rs 3.45 crore and also seized some special wallets used for digital money.
The main person, Tushar, was caught first, and then the others were caught in different cities like Mumbai, Goa, and Guwahati.
They had a secret place where they were growing drugs using special methods.
The police are still looking for more people involved, including some from other countries.
Pune police busted an international drugs racket and seized drugs worth Rs 3.45 crore.
Five individuals, all in their 20s, were arrested from multiple cities including Pune, Mumbai, Goa, and Guwahati.
The prime accused, Tushar Chetan Verma (21), was arrested first, leading to the arrest of four others.
The accused had set up an in-house factory for growing hydroponic marijuana in Pimpri Chinchwad.
Crypto wallets used in drug transactions were also seized during the raids.
- Who
- Pune Police, Tushar Chetan Verma (21), Sumit Santosh Dedwal (25), Akshay Sukhlal Maher (25), Malay Deliwala (28), Swaraj Bhosale (28)
- What
- Busting of an international drugs racket, seizure of drugs worth Rs 3.45 crore, and arrest of five individuals
- When
- December 17
- Where
- Pune, Mumbai, Goa, Guwahati
- Why
- To dismantle the drug racket and prevent further drug trafficking
Law Enforcement
Accused
Drug Seizure
Law Enforcement
Pune police seized drugs worth Rs 3.45 crore and crypto wallets used in drug transactions.
Accused
The accused deny the charges and claim the drugs were for personal use.
- Drugs Seized
- Rs 3.45 crore
- Number of Arrests
- 5
- Locations Involved
- Pune, Mumbai, Goa, Guwahati
- Prime Accused
- Tushar Chetan Verma (21)
- Other Accused
- Sumit Santosh Dedwal (25), Akshay Sukhlal Maher (25), Malay Deliwala (28), Swaraj Bhosale (28)
- Drug Type
- Hydroponic marijuana
- Additional Seizures
- Crypto wallets used in drug transactions
Sources
Pune cops seize drugs worth Rs 3.45 crore; five held from multiple cities
Thailand, dark web & cryptocurrency: Drug bust worth Rs 3.45 cr by Pune police
Pune police seize drugs worth Rs 3.45 cr; five held from multiple cities