Overview

• Contraband from 35 cases was scientifically destroyed at the government-authorised Mumbai Waste Management facility in Taloja under official supervision.
• It was the second large disposal this year after a February 26 action worth Rs 11.61 crore, taking 2025 drug destructions to nearly Rs 38 crore.
• From 2023 to 2025, police registered 1,831 narcotics cases, arrested 2,854 accused and seized drugs worth Rs 70.18 crore, including Rs 40 crore tied to 101 African nationals, with 2,034 deported and 989 blacklisted for illegal stay.
• Seven major traffickers have been booked under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, with three preventive action proposals submitted under the PITNDPS framework.
• The campaign moves into a new phase of public outreach with school and housing-society programs and a dedicated tip line at 8828 112 112 alongside the 112 helpline.