Updated On: 26 September, 2025 03:31 PM IST | Navi Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
As part of the ‘Nasha Mukt Navi Mumbai’ drive, police destroyed narcotics worth Rs 26.48 crore seized in 35 cases. Since 2023, 1,831 cases led to 2,854 arrests, Rs 70.18 crore in drugs seized, and over 2,000 illegal African nationals deported. Public awareness programs continue across schools and communities

Drugs destroyed under ‘Nasha Mukt Navi Mumbai
Continuing its crackdown on drugs under the ‘Nasha Mukt Navi Mumbai’ (Drug-Free Navi Mumbai) campaign, the Navi Mumbai Police Commissionerate on Thursday destroyed narcotics worth Rs 26.48 crore. The contraband, seized from 35 cases, was destroyed at the government-approved Mumbai Waste Management Company in Taloja MIDC, Panvel, Raigad district.
As reported, the action against the drugs was carried out in the presence of MLA Smt Mandatai Mhatre, Joint Commissioner of Police Sanjay Yenpure, Additional Commissioner of Police Deepak Sakore, and Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Sachin Gunjal.