Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 10 (ANI): In a crackdown on drug trafficking, the Pune Police have uncovered a major drug racket in the Vishrantwadi area, seizing a substantial stash of MD (mephedrone) with a market value of over Rs 1 crore on Saturday.

Three young men, identified as Srinivas Godje, Rohit Bende, and Nimish Abhnave, have been arrested in connection with the case.

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According to a press statement, "Acting on the tip-off from sources, the anti-narcotics unit of the Crime Branch conducted a raid at the Vighnaharta apartment complex in Lohegaon, resulting in the seizure of 471 grams of mephedrone. A case has been filed at the Vishrantwadi Police Station under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act."

Preliminary investigations suggest a potential link to international drug trafficking, indicating a larger network at play.

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The arrest of these three individuals has dealt a significant blow to the drug racket, and further investigation is underway to uncover the extent of the operation, the press statement added. (ANI)

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