Nagpur, Feb 7 (PTI) The Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) of the Nagpur Police on Monday arrested three suspected drug peddlers, including a woman, and seized 57 gm Mephedrone (MD) worth Rs 5.70 lakh from them, an official said.

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Police also seized the SUV worth Rs 10 lakh and four mobile phone handsets from the accused Shivshankar Kandrikar (34), Sangeeta Maheshwari (41), and Aakash Dhekale (37).

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On a tip-off, the ANC team intercepted a car in the Ganeshpeth area. During the search, 57 gm MD was recovered, the official said.

A case was registered under various sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.

A local court remanded the trio in the custody of police till February 10.

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