In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Pune City Police successfully dismantled a narcotics operation, seizing 61 kg and 60 grams of ganja along with various drug-related paraphernalia. The total value of the seized goods is estimated at Rs12,74,200. This operation, conducted under the leadership of Commissioner of Police Amitesh Kumar, involved multiple police units, including the Bund Garden Police Station.
On the evening of October 29, a crucial tip-off led to the arrest of three suspects—Manas Kumar, Lalmohan Francis Bir, and Shrikant Abhimanyu Bir—at Agarkar Nagar, near Pune Railway Station. Police Inspector Sudarshan Gaikwad, along with Assistant Police Inspector Nitin Kumar Naik and their team, were patrolling the area when they acted swiftly to apprehend the suspects.
During the operation, law enforcement officials recovered 61 kg 60 grams of ganja and a variety of paraphernalia typically used for packaging and selling narcotics. The arrested individuals face charges under **Sections 8(c), 20(b)(ii)(c), and 29 of the NDPS Act, relating to the possession and trafficking of narcotic substances.
This significant bust highlights the ongoing efforts of the Pune Police to combat drug trafficking and curb the distribution of illicit substances in the city. Further investigations are underway to identify the broader network behind the operation.
