Mumbai Police have seized narcotics valued at ₹655.25 crore and arrested 1,104 individuals across 906 trafficking cases from January to September 2025, marking a ₹170 crore increase in seizure value compared to the same period last year. Authorities confiscated 1,342 kilograms of banned substances, with mephedrone (MD) and ganja emerging as the dominant drugs in circulation. The intensified enforcement reflects a strategic escalation in the city’s battle against organized drug syndicates.

Mephedrone accounted for the largest financial impact, with 257.33 kilograms seized in 211 cases, valued at ₹513.23 crore. Ganja followed, with 1,049 kilograms recovered in 547 cases worth ₹36.65 crore. Other significant hauls included 10.20 kilograms of cocaine (₹76.90 crore) in 18 cases, 23.25 kilograms of charas (₹19.32 crore) in 19 cases, and 2.01 kilograms of heroin (₹5.98 crore) in 46 cases. These operations targeted both street-level peddlers and mid-tier distributors operating within urban and suburban networks.

In addition to trafficking, police registered 5,137 drug consumption cases, leading to 4,284 arrests. This dual focus—disrupting supply chains while addressing demand—underscores a comprehensive public safety approach. Senior officials confirmed enhanced surveillance of darknet platforms, where encrypted transactions increasingly facilitate high-volume deals. Intelligence-driven raids, supported by informant networks, have enabled precise interdiction of shipments entering through courier services, fishing vessels, and cross-state transport corridors.

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The Mumbai Police have prioritized dismantling syndicates rather than isolated arrests. Joint task forces now integrate cyber units, narcotics cells, and local stations to trace financial trails and communication patterns. Concurrently, community outreach programs target educational institutions and vulnerable neighborhoods, disseminating data on neurological damage, addiction pathways, and legal consequences. These initiatives aim to reduce youth experimentation, a demographic identified as increasingly exposed to synthetic stimulants.

As the financial year progresses, law enforcement remains on high alert for seasonal surges tied to festivals and academic calendars. The ₹655 crore benchmark not only quantifies operational success but also signals the growing sophistication of illicit markets within the metropolis. With darknet monitoring and inter-agency coordination now institutionalized, Mumbai Police assert that the fight against drug proliferation has entered a decisive and sustained phase.

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