2 foreigners among 23 held during anti-drug drive in Thane district; Rs 1.4 cr narcotics seized

THANE: (Apr 30) As many as 23 people, including two foreign nationals, have been arrested and narcotics worth nearly Rs 1.4 crore seized during a week-long special anti-drug campaign in Thane district, a senior police official said on Thursday.

The crackdown on drug networks and users covered areas under Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar (MBVV) police commissionerate (zone 1) falling in Thane district.

Talking to reporters here, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone-I, MBVV) Rahul Chavan said the campaign was carried out from April 20 to April 26 to curb the sale and consumption of narcotic substances.