Overview

• Malvani police traced three suspects to the Madh area in Malad and seized 203 kg of cannabis along with a country-made pistol and four live cartridges.
• The operation followed the August 24 arrest of Wasif Khan with 1.6 kg of ganja, which led officers to supplier Santosh More in Nashik.
• Investigators said More indicated the consignment was procured via Dhule, with initial findings pointing to Odisha as the source.
• Police valued the drugs, weapon and ammunition at about Rs 72 lakh and registered a case under the NDPS Act and the Arms Act.
• Officials said more arrests are expected as the team maps the supply chain connected to the seized consignment.