India, March 26 -- The Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) of the Thane police has arrested three people and seized 2.62 kg of mephedrone or MD, valued at Rs.4.12 crore in the illicit market.

According to the police, the accused have been identified as Sohel Khan, 26, Rohit Sitapure, 21, and Rajesh Hadawale, 23. The arrests came after police constable Girish Patil was informed about a delivery of MD planned in the Charai area of Thane. Acting on the tip-off, a trap was laid, and at around 7:10 pm on Monday, Khan and Sitapure were held with 2.62 kg of MD in their possession.

The duo had allegedly brought the drugs to sell them to an unidentified customer in the area. When interrogated, they revealed the involvement of their accomplice, Hadawale, w...