Thane, Mar 02 (PTI) Seized narcotic substances and prescription drugs weighing 61 kilograms were destroyed at a common hazardous waste treatment facility in Maharashtra's Navi Mumbai on Thursday, the Customs department said.

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The drugs disposed of included heroin, cocaine and commonly abused medications like alprazolam and tramadol, the department said in a release, adding that they were worth nearly Rs 250 crore.

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