The seizure was made by the Azad Maidan unit of the Anti-Narcotics Cell while its personnel were patrolling the area as part of a crackdown on drug trafficking.
According to the police, two men were spotted behaving suspiciously near Umar Khadi Cross Lane in Dongri. The duo were allegedly carrying two blue plastic bags, prompting the police team to intercept them and conduct a search.
The search led to the recovery of 3.563 kg of hydro ganja. Of the total contraband seized, 1.823 kg was allegedly recovered from the first accused, while 1.740 kg was found in the possession of the second accused.
The estimated market value of the seized narcotic substance is Rs 1,24,70,500, the police said.
Following the recovery, the Anti-Narcotics Cell registered a case against the two accused under Sections 8(c), 20(b) and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. Both men were arrested in connection with the case.
The operation was carried out by the Azad Maidan unit under the guidance of senior Mumbai Police officers, including Police Commissioner Deven Bharti and senior officials of the Crime Branch and Anti-Narcotics Cell.
The seizure and arrests form part of the police crackdown on drug trafficking in Mumbai, with the latest operation resulting in the recovery of narcotics valued at more than Rs 1.24 crore and the registration of an NDPS Act case against two accused.
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