NCB Mumbai dismantles drug network, seizes 11.54 kg of cocaine
The Narcotics Control Bureau dismantled a drug network in Mumbai, seizing 11.54 kg of high-grade cocaine, 4.9 kg of hydroponic ganja and 5.5 kg of cannabis gummies, the Home Ministry said on 7 February 2025.
Summary
The Narcotics Control Bureau's Mumbai unit dismantled a significant drug network, seizing 11.54 kg of high-quality cocaine, 4.9 kg of hydroponic ganja and 5.5 kg of cannabis gummies and recovering ₹1.6 lakh in cash, the Ministry of Home Affairs said on 7 February 2025. Four people were arrested. The seizure followed leads from a 200-gram cocaine seizure in January 2025, and preliminary investigations showed the operation was run by individuals based abroad. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said it reflected a top-to-bottom approach to investigation towards a drug-free India.
Key facts
- Agency
- Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Mumbai
- Seized
- 11.54 kg cocaine, 4.9 kg hydroponic ganja, 5.5 kg cannabis gummies, ₹1.6 lakh cash
- Arrests
- Four
- Lead
- Earlier 200 g cocaine seizure in January 2025; network run from abroad
Practice MCQs 1 questions
How much high-grade cocaine did NCB Mumbai seize while dismantling a drug network, as announced on 7 February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 11.54 kg
NCB Mumbai seized 11.54 kg of high-quality cocaine, along with 4.9 kg of hydroponic ganja and 5.5 kg of cannabis gummies.