The Pune Crime Branch seized 1 kg of opium worth ₹21.8 lakh during an operation targeting narcotics distribution channels. The operation led to the arrest of a Rajasthan-based man suspected of transporting and supplying the contraband. The accused was apprehended following a tip-off, and further investigations revealed connections to a broader drug trafficking network.
Authorities emphasized the need for stringent actions to dismantle such networks and prevent the proliferation of illegal drugs in the region. The Pune Crime Branch continues to actively collaborate with law enforcement agencies across states to combat the drug menace.