Mumbai, Dec 13: In a major operation, the Crime Branch, Unit-7, busted a mephedrone (MD) drug manufacturing factory and seized goods worth approximately Rs 115 crore, including 7.5 kg of solid MD, 38 kg of liquid MD, and raw materials used for drug production. Five accused have been arrested in the operation.

Initial Seizure in Mulund Led to Wider Probe

According to the Crime Branch, on October 9, 136 grams of mephedrone were seized from two individuals in Mulund West. A case was registered under Sections 8(c), 22(a) and 29 of the NDPS Act.

During further investigation, based on information provided by an accused residing in Ghodbunder, it was revealed that a person from Pune had supplied the drugs near Santosa Hotel in Ravet, Pune.

Subsequently, two teams were formed. One accused was

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