Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Poppy Straw Worth Rs 35.70 Lakh Seized in Thane
On July 22, traffic police in Thane noticed a suspicious car at Kapurbawdi Junction.
They chased and stopped the car, finding 150 kg of poppy straw worth Rs 35.70 lakh.
The driver, Sitaram Ramniwas Prajapati, was caught, but his associate escaped.
The police notified senior officers and the Anti-Narcotics Cell.
A case was registered under the NDPS Act.
The police praised constables Kharade and Pawar for their bravery.
Traffic police seized 150 kg of poppy straw worth Rs 35.70 lakh from a car in Thane.
The driver, Sitaram Ramniwas Prajapati, was apprehended, but his associate escaped.
The incident occurred at Kapurbawdi Junction on July 22.
The Anti-Narcotics Cell confirmed the seizure and the car was also seized.
A case was registered under the NDPS Act against the duo.
- Who
- Traffic police personnel, including constables Sachin Kharade and Mayuri Pawar, and the driver Sitaram Ramniwas Prajapati.
- What
- Seizure of 150 kg of poppy straw worth Rs 35.70 lakh.
- When
- July 22, 2023.
- Where
- Kapurbawdi Junction, Thane.
- Why
- To prevent the illegal distribution of drugs.
Law Enforcement
Drug Traffickers
Drug Seizure
Law Enforcement
The traffic police successfully intercepted a vehicle carrying 150 kg of poppy straw worth Rs 35.70 lakh, demonstrating their vigilance and effectiveness in combating drug trafficking.
Drug Traffickers
The traffickers attempted to evade capture by fleeing the scene, indicating their intent to distribute illegal substances.
- Date of Incident
- July 22
- Location
- Kapurbawdi Junction, Thane
- Amount of Poppy Straw Seized
- 150 kg
- Value of Seized Poppy Straw
- Rs 35.70 lakh
- Driver Apprehended
- Sitaram Ramniwas Prajapati
- Vehicle Registration
- Rajasthan
- Act Under Which Case Registered
- Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act
- Officers Involved
- Constables Sachin Kharade and Mayuri Pawar