Overview

• A covert mephedrone manufacturing unit was discovered in a paver block factory in Kamangaon, Vasai, during a police raid on April 28, 2025.
• Authorities seized 4 kg of MD drugs, raw materials, and equipment valued at ₹8.15 crore, including a freezer and a centrifugal machine used for drug production.
• The operation began with the April 24 arrest of Sadiq Salim Shaikh in Bandra West, leading to subsequent arrests of Siraj Panjwani and Syed Irani.
• Interrogations revealed that Kaluram Chaudhary, the suspected mastermind behind the operation, remains absconding and is actively being pursued by police.
• This marks the fifth major synthetic drug bust by Sakinaka police since 2023, reflecting ongoing efforts to dismantle narcotics networks in Maharashtra and beyond.