Nagpur Rural Police Arrest Four in ₹2.38 Lakh MD Drug Bust

In a decisive action against drug trafficking, the Nagpur Rural Police apprehended four suspects and confiscated 47.62 grams of mephedrone (MD) valued at ₹2,38,100. This operation was executed by the Local Crime Branch (LCB) in collaboration with the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) team, occurring between October 17 and 18, 2026, in the vicinity of Bothli Phata on the Nagpur–Bori Road.

The police operation was prompted by a tip-off from a reliable informant, leading the LCB and NDPS teams to conduct joint patrols in the Bori police station area. Upon receiving information about a potential drug transaction, the police set up a trap at Bothli Phata, resulting in the arrest of the four accused under the NDPS Act.

The individuals arrested have been identified as Firoz Ibrahim Khan (35), Mohsin Abdul Bera (39), Ehfaj alias Lucky Ahmed Khan (26), and Farukh Multaj Sheikh (25). All four are residents of the Butibori and Kharbi areas of Nagpur. Legal actions have commenced against them, and the police are investigating their involvement in the broader drug trafficking network.

In addition to the mephedrone, the police also seized three Android mobile phones valued at ₹30,000, bringing the total estimated value of the confiscated items to ₹2,68,100. The seized drugs and phones have been transferred to the Bori police station for further investigation, where authorities will explore the origins of the narcotics and any potential accomplices.

The operation was conducted under the supervision of senior police officials, including Nagpur Rural Superintendent of Police Harsh Poddar and Additional Superintendent of Police Anil Maske. Officers from the LCB, NDPS team, and Cyber Cell were involved, ensuring a comprehensive approach to tackling drug-related crimes. The investigation continues as police aim to uncover the supply chain and identify any additional suspects involved in this case.