Two held with 52 g mephedrone at Bhande Plot Chowk in Nagpur; three others wanted

The anti-narcotics team of the Nagpur Crime Branch conducted a raid in the Sakkardara police station area to curb the illegal drug trade in the city. Police arrested two accused and recovered 52 grams of MD (mephedrone) powder from them. The total value of everything seized has been estimated at Rs 2.68 lakh.

According to police, the action took place in the early hours of Tuesday. The team reached Bhande Plot Chowk, and the raid was carried out near a public road in front of Vishal Mega Mart.

The team detained Suraj Kathane and Harshal Abgad, who were involved in suspicious activities, and searched them. The 52 grams of MD powder was recovered from the two during the search, after which both were arrested.

Police seized not only the drug but also three mobile phones and a two-wheeler. Taken together, the MD powder, the phones and the two-wheeler have been valued at Rs 2 lakh 68 thousand.

During questioning, the arrested men told police that three other accused had supplied them the MD. Police have named the three as wanted accused in the case and have begun searching for them. They remain at large for now.

A case has been registered at Sakkardara police station under the relevant sections of the NDPS Act. Police are now questioning the two arrested men to gather information about others linked to the drug supply network.