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Crime
Five arrested in Mehsana with MD valued at ₹5.5 lakh
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 09:41 AM
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Gujarat police detained five individuals in Mehsana after discovering MD worth ₹5.5 lakh in their possession.
Police officials in Mehsana, Gujarat, reported that five persons were taken into custody after a routine check uncovered MD items estimated at a total value of ₹5.5 lakh. The individuals were apprehended at a location within the city limits, and the seized items were handed over to the local crime branch for verification.
According to the police statement, the MD, whose exact nature was not disclosed, was deemed illegal under prevailing regulations, prompting the swift arrest of the suspects. The authorities have initiated a formal investigation to determine the source of the items and any potential links to broader criminal networks.
The detained persons are expected to appear before the Mehsana magistrate within the next 24 hours. If found guilty, they could face penalties ranging from fines to imprisonment, depending on the final charge sheet submitted by the investigating officers.
According to the police statement, the MD, whose exact nature was not disclosed, was deemed illegal under prevailing regulations, prompting the swift arrest of the suspects. The authorities have initiated a formal investigation to determine the source of the items and any potential links to broader criminal networks.
The detained persons are expected to appear before the Mehsana magistrate within the next 24 hours. If found guilty, they could face penalties ranging from fines to imprisonment, depending on the final charge sheet submitted by the investigating officers.