6 days ago
Two Arrested After Pune Police Seize MD Drugs in Nhavare
Police carried out an operation in Nhavare after receiving information about suspected drug sales.
They watched the area and then set a trap near Shelke Vasti.
Officers seized about 56 grams of suspected MD, also called mephedrone.
The drugs and other items were estimated to be worth ₹11.90 lakh.
Two men were arrested during the operation.
Another suspect reportedly escaped and is being searched for.
Police are questioning the arrested men to learn where the drugs came from.
They are also checking whether more places may be connected to the suspected drug network.
A joint police team seized about 56 grams of suspected MD drugs in Nhavare, Shirur taluka.
The drugs and other seized items were valued at approximately ₹11.90 lakh.
Pradeep Vitthal Korekar, 24, and Sainath Janardan Bhosekar, 23, were arrested.
Police identified Dnyanesh alias Mauli Kaluram Korekar as an absconding suspect.
Investigators are probing the drugs’ source and possible links to Karegaon, Shrigonda, Yavat and Kedgaon.
- Who
- The Local Crime Branch, Shirur police and Nhavare police arrested Pradeep Vitthal Korekar and Sainath Janardan Bhosekar; Dnyanesh alias Mauli Kaluram Korekar is being sought.
- What
- Police seized about 56 grams of suspected MD drugs and other items valued at approximately ₹11.90 lakh.
- Where
- Near Shelke Vasti along the Nhavare-Talegaon highway in Nhavare, Shirur taluka.
- When
- The operation took place on Wednesday afternoon.
- Why
- Police acted on confidential information about suspected MD drug sales in the Nhavare area.
Key facts
- Seized substance
- Approximately 56 grams of suspected MD, or mephedrone
- Estimated value
- Approximately ₹11.90 lakh, including other seized items
- Arrested
- Pradeep Vitthal Korekar, 24, and Sainath Janardan Bhosekar, 23
- Absconding suspect
- Dnyanesh alias Mauli Kaluram Korekar
- Police teams
- Local Crime Branch, Shirur police and Nhavare police
- Investigation
- Police are tracing the drugs’ source and identifying others allegedly involved
Sources
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