Overview

• The Anti-Narcotics Cell recovered 4.034 kg of mephedrone across Malad, Jogeshwari, Dadar and MIDC Navi Mumbai in four coordinated raids.
• Five suspects were taken into custody by the Ghatkopar, Bandra and Worli units, marking the latest phase of the Drug-Free Govandi Campaign.
• Among those arrested was 48-year-old Augustine Izuchukwu Iheme, a Nigerian national wanted in another drug case and living illegally in India.
• The latest action follows a May operation that netted 12.664 kg valued at ₹24.47 crore and July arrests of a UAE-deported chemicals supplier.
• Authorities say investigations will continue to map and dismantle the broader mephedrone supply chain and its suspected international connections.