Mumbai: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Mumbai busted an inter-state drug syndicate from Thane and seized narcotics weighing 2 kg, officials said on Monday.
The NCB also arrested three persons including the kingpin.
Further investigation led to the recovery of sale proceeds from the illegal drug trade in the amount of Rs.36 lakh in cash and 147 gms of gold valued at approximately Rs 7.8 lakh.
It was discovered that the syndicate, which was based in Thane, was buying mephedrone (also known as MD, White Magic, and Meow Meow) from other states and then supplying it to Mumbai, Thane, and surrounding areas.
"Based on the basic information, intelligence modules were activated in this matter and after a period of monitoring, details of the person named IGN Ansari based in the Bhiwandi area were identified. A few days ago, it was analysed that IGN Ansari was planning to supply a drug consignment into movement through a Mumbai-based person," the officials said.
Further investigation is underway. (with ANI inputs)
