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Crime
Navi Mumbai Police destroy 726kg narcotics worth Rs 26.3 crore, 3,200 arrests in five years
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 08:00 PM
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The Navi Mumbai police eliminated 726 kilograms of illegal drugs valued at Rs 26.30 crore and highlighted that 3,200 suspects have been arrested over the past five years.
Navi Mumbai police announced the destruction of 726 kilograms of narcotics, estimated to be worth Rs 26.30 crore, as part of a sustained anti‑drug campaign. The seizure was carried out by the city’s anti‑narcotics unit following a series of coordinated raids across the region.
Officials said the operation underscores the force’s commitment to curbing drug trafficking in the Mumbai metropolitan area. Over the last five years, the police have arrested a total of 3,200 individuals linked to the illegal drug trade, reflecting a steady increase in enforcement activity.
The police department did not disclose the specific types of substances destroyed, but confirmed that the confiscated material will be incinerated in accordance with standard protocols. Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity related to drug distribution.
The crackdown aligns with broader state‑level efforts to combat narcotics, with Maharashtra’s law‑enforcement agencies intensifying surveillance and intelligence‑gathering to dismantle organized crime networks.
No injuries or arrests were reported in connection with the recent destruction, and the police continue to monitor the situation closely to prevent further infiltration of illicit drugs into the community.
Officials said the operation underscores the force’s commitment to curbing drug trafficking in the Mumbai metropolitan area. Over the last five years, the police have arrested a total of 3,200 individuals linked to the illegal drug trade, reflecting a steady increase in enforcement activity.
The police department did not disclose the specific types of substances destroyed, but confirmed that the confiscated material will be incinerated in accordance with standard protocols. Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity related to drug distribution.
The crackdown aligns with broader state‑level efforts to combat narcotics, with Maharashtra’s law‑enforcement agencies intensifying surveillance and intelligence‑gathering to dismantle organized crime networks.
No injuries or arrests were reported in connection with the recent destruction, and the police continue to monitor the situation closely to prevent further infiltration of illicit drugs into the community.