Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Mumbai Police Seizes ₹44 Crore of Mephedrone in Powai
Mumbai police uncovered a large drug operation in Mumbai.
They found a stash of the drug mephedrone (MD) worth a lot of money in Powai.
This happened after they found even more MD in Mysuru.
The people running the operation hid the drugs in what looked like a paint storage area.
Several people have been arrested, and the police are trying to find everyone involved.
In total, the police have found a huge amount of the drug, worth hundreds of crores of rupees.
Mumbai police seized 21.903 kg of mephedrone and chemicals worth ₹44 crore in Powai.
The raid followed a previous seizure of over 187 kg of MD in Mysuru.
The Powai godown was disguised as a paint storage warehouse.
Eight individuals have been arrested in connection with the case.
The total MD seized in the case has reached over 210 kg, valued at nearly ₹435 crore.
- Who
- Mumbai Police, Sakinaka police, and multiple individuals involved in drug trafficking.
- What
- Mumbai police seized 21.903 kg of mephedrone and chemicals.
- When
- July 30
- Where
- Powai, Mumbai and Mysuru
- Why
- To dismantle an interstate drug racket.
Police Investigation
Drug Traffickers
Concealment of the operation
Police Investigation
Focusing on identifying the trafficking network and supply chain.
Drug Traffickers
Drug traffickers attempt to conceal their illegal operations through disguise.
- Drug Name
- Mephedrone (MD)
- Quantity Seized in Powai
- 21.903 kg
- Value of Seizure in Powai
- ₹44 crore
- Total MD Seized
- Over 210 kg
- Total Value of Seizure
- Nearly ₹435 crore
- Location of Godown
- Hiranandani area of Powai
- Number of Arrests
- Eight
