India, May 23 -- In what police officials claim to be one of the biggest anti-drug crackdowns in the Thane region, Kalyan's Mahatma Phule police seized nearly 10 kg of heroin worth Rs.34.18 crore and arrested five accused, including alleged international drug kingpin Amzad Yusuf Pathan.

The operation began on April 1 when an anti-drug squad led by PSI Anil Gaikwad was patrolling near Kalyan railway station around 7am. During the patrol, the team intercepted two suspects, identified as Quasim Abdul Sattar Vasaikar, 38 from Shahapur and Krishna Nagappa Halemani, 36, from Mumbai's Pratiksha Nagar. The duo were allegedly moving suspiciously with bags.

When questioned, the two allegedly tried to flee but were caught by the police. A search o...