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Crime
43 Arrested in Anti-Drug Raid in Kondhwa, Pune; 3 kg Ganja Confiscated
✍️ Free Press Journal
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 05:41 PM
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Maharashtra police’s anti‑drug task force detained 43 individuals and seized about three kilograms of cannabis during a raid in Kondhwa, Pune.
The anti‑drug task force of Maharashtra police conducted a large‑scale operation in the Kondhwa area of Pune, resulting in the detention of 43 suspects. During the raid, officers recovered roughly three kilograms of cannabis, commonly referred to as ganja, from the premises.
Police officials said the operation was part of an ongoing crackdown on narcotics trafficking in the state. The seized quantity, while modest, underscores the continued presence of drug networks in urban localities.
All 43 individuals are currently in police custody and will be interrogated to uncover further links to drug distribution. No injuries or arrests beyond the detainees were reported, and the investigation remains active.
Authorities have not disclosed the exact location of the raid or the identities of those held, citing procedural requirements. The task force is expected to file charge sheets in the coming days based on the evidence gathered.
Police officials said the operation was part of an ongoing crackdown on narcotics trafficking in the state. The seized quantity, while modest, underscores the continued presence of drug networks in urban localities.
All 43 individuals are currently in police custody and will be interrogated to uncover further links to drug distribution. No injuries or arrests beyond the detainees were reported, and the investigation remains active.
Authorities have not disclosed the exact location of the raid or the identities of those held, citing procedural requirements. The task force is expected to file charge sheets in the coming days based on the evidence gathered.