Four Arrested with MD Drugs Valued at ₹16.06 Lakh in Nagpur
Beltarodi police apprehend four individuals linked to a significant narcotics bust in Nagpur.
Police seized 18.34 grams of MD drugs and a vehicle during a routine patrol.
The total estimated value of the confiscated items is ₹16.06 lakh.
One of the accused has a history of criminal activity, raising concerns about a larger drug network.
In a significant operation against drug trafficking, the Beltarodi police in Nagpur arrested four individuals on November 10 after discovering 18.34 grams of Mephedrone (MD) in a parked vehicle. The arrest occurred near a roadside dhaba in the Khapri area along the Nagpur-Wardha Road during a routine patrol conducted between 9:30 AM and 10 AM.
The police investigation team noticed a suspicious white Maruti Ertiga parked outside New Punjabi Dhaba near Bharat Petrol Pump. Upon approaching the vehicle, they found four men inside, later identified as Bhushan Ramesh Kursange, Nitesh Subhash Shahu, Saurabh Satish Laskare, and Mohit Gajanan Bhajipale, all residents of different areas in Nagpur.
Following the discovery of the suspects, the police conducted a search in the presence of independent witnesses, adhering to the procedures outlined in the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. During the search, 18.34 grams of MD powder was found concealed in a zip-lock pouch in the pocket of one of the accused, Bhushan Kursange. When questioned, the suspects allegedly admitted to possessing the drugs for sale.
The confiscated items included the MD powder, two mobile phones, and the Maruti Ertiga, with the total value of the seized property estimated at ₹16,06,700. A background check revealed that Kursange has a history of criminal offenses, which raises concerns about the possibility of a broader drug distribution network operating in the region.
Following the arrests, the Beltarodi police filed charges against the four men under various sections of the NDPS Act, including possession and distribution of narcotic substances. Investigations are ongoing to trace the source of the MD, identify potential buyers, and determine the extent of the drug operation in Nagpur and surrounding areas.
