Mumbai, Jan. 13 -- In a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence Mumbai Zonal Unit conducted a series of coordinated operations across multiple cities over the past three days, leading to the seizure of drugs valued at Rs. 17,55,00,000 in the illicit market, an official said on Tuesday.
A total of ten persons have been arrested so far in connection with the cases.
During the operations, DRI officers seized 522.138 kilograms of ganja, 1.12 kilograms of cocaine, 3.15 kilograms of hydroponic weed, and 280 grams of amphetamine. All contraband was seized under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
Acting on specific intelligence, DRI officials intercepted a truck at Bhag...