12 August,2026 06:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The ATS has seized materials allegedly used in the manufacture of the synthetic drug. Representational Pic/File
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has uncovered an alleged inter-state drug network and seized 4.738 kg of methamphetamine worth more than Rs 9 crore, an official said on Wednesday, reported the PTI.
Three people, including two foreign women, have been apprehended in connection with the operation in Mumbai and Greater Noida.
Acting on a tip-off, the ATS's Kalachowki unit intercepted a suspect near a hotel in suburban Bandra on Tuesday.
Police allegedly recovered 2.050 kg of methamphetamine, valued at around Rs 4 crore, from the suspect.
The suspect was subsequently questioned as part of the investigation, leading officers to a suspected drug manufacturing facility in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, the news agency reported.
Following the information received during the investigation, ATS teams conducted further action in Greater Noida.
Two foreign national women were apprehended and officers allegedly recovered another 2.688 kg of methamphetamine, estimated to be worth around Rs 5.40 crore, according to the PTI.
The ATS also seized materials allegedly used in the manufacture of the synthetic drug.
The suspected manufacturing premises in Greater Noida have been sealed, according to the official.
All three accused have been booked under relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
The ATS is now investigating the alleged drug network and its links across states.
The nationalities of the two foreign women and other details of the operation have not been disclosed by the authorities so far, as per the PTI.
Meanwhile, Mumbai Police removed 1,497 unauthorised structures and paan shops across the city in July as part of the ongoing âDrugs-Free Mumbai' campaign, officials said.
The crackdown is aimed at curbing illegal drug production, supply, smuggling and sales, with particular attention being paid to areas around schools and colleges.
Police teams carried out action against unauthorised kiosks operating across different parts of Mumbai.
Officials said special attention was given to illegal structures located near educational institutions.
The campaign is intended to protect young people from exposure to substance abuse and prevent drug-related activities from taking place around schools and colleges.
The highest number of structure removals was reported from the North Region and Central Region, with 480 structures removed in each area, police said.
The division-wise figures for July were:
- North Region: 480
- Central Region: 480
- South Region: 199
- East Region: 173
- West Region: 165
In total, police removed 1,497 unauthorised structures and paan shops during the month.
According to the police, the campaign was launched under the direction of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to tackle the illegal drug trade in the state.
Under the guidance of Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti, police are adopting a zero-tolerance approach towards narcotics trafficking and illegal sales.
(with PTI inputs)
