State vs. Unnamed Accused — Bandra West Narcotic Seizure Case

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25 Oct 2026Arrest

Mumbai Crime Branch Arrests 40-Year-Old Man In Bandra West, Seizes Charas Worth ₹1.5 Crore During Raid

Mumbai Crime Branch arrested a 40-year-old man after seizing 1.505 kg of charas, valued at approximately ₹1.5 crore in the international market, from his Bandra West residence on October 24. Acting on confidential information, Unit 9 conducted the raid and registered a case under the NDPS Act. Police are searching for another accused as investigations into suspected drug trafficking continue.

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Explanation in simple terms

What:: The police arrested a man and confiscated a large supply of an illegal drug called charas.
Who:: The Mumbai Crime Branch Unit 9 is the agency involved, and the unnamed man is the accused.
When:: Reported on 25 Oct 2026.
Where:: Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Why:: The accused was arrested because he allegedly possessed charas worth a significant amount of money.
What it means:: The police have taken the accused into custody to begin the formal legal investigation process.

25 Oct 2026News

Cannabis, mephedrone worth Rs 4.5 crore seized in Mumbai; four held

Mumbai, Oct 25 (PTI) The Mumbai police have seized cannabis and mephedrone worth Rs 4.5 crore and arrested four persons, including three repeat offenders involved in a murder case, in separate operations, officials said on Sunday. ]

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Explanation in simple terms

What:: Police confiscated a large supply of illegal drugs worth a high value.
Who:: The Mumbai Crime Branch Unit 9 arrested four individuals who are the accused.
When:: Reported on 25 Oct 2026.
Where:: Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Why:: The four people are accused of illegal possession of cannabis and mephedrone.
What it means:: The police have taken the four accused into custody for further investigation into this seizure.

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State vs. Unnamed Accused — Bandra West Narcotic Seizure Case

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Mumbai Crime Branch Arrests 40-Year-Old Man In Bandra West, Seizes Charas Worth ₹1.5 Crore During Raid

Cannabis, mephedrone worth Rs 4.5 crore seized in Mumbai; four held

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