Navi Mumbai crash reveals suspected drug haul and gun on Palm Beach Road

Updated On: 23 May, 2026 07:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Abhitash Singh

Team from Navi Mumbai’s Seawoods Traffic Dept respond to routine call about a car crash on Palm Beach Road on Friday but are left agog after finding bags of contraband (allegedly opium), a revolver, and live cartridges, but the occupants missing

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The NRI police team examines the vehicle on Friday. PICS BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

What appeared to be a routine road accident on Navi Mumbai’s Palm Beach Road near Seawoods turned into a major seizure of suspected narcotics and arms in the early hours of Friday. According to traffic police officials, the incident took place near Akshar Signal around 4.30 am, when officers on night patrol received a call regarding the accident.

The NRI police team examines the vehicle on Friday. PICS BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT