Mysore/Mysuru: The investigation into the Rs. 390-crore Mephedrone (MD) haul by Mumbai Police has led to yet another major seizure — 22 kilograms of the contraband worth Rs. 44 crore — from Hiranandani area of Powai in Mumbai on Thursday. Along with drug, chemicals worth Rs. 16 lakh used in its manufacture were also confiscated. With this latest find, the total value of Mephedrone manufactured in Mysuru and seized so far has surged to Rs. 435 crore.
Last week, the Anti-Narcotics Cell of Mumbai Police had unearthed 187 kg of Mephedrone worth Rs. 382 crore during a raid on a garage-like shed at Belavatha along Mysuru’s Outer Ring Road (ORR). Four persons — including one accused from Mysuru — were arrested at the time.
