India, May 11 -- Wagholi police busted a gang allegedly preparing to establish a mephedrone (MD) drug manufacturing unit in rural areas around Pune and seized drugs, luxury vehicles and other property collectively worth Rs.1.16 crore.

While two individuals had been held earlier in the investigation, six additional suspects were arrested on Saturday, bringing the total number arrested to eight.

The case came to light on April 16 this year when police intercepted two accused near Jogeshwari Weighbridge on Theur Road at Kesnand and found them in possession of 5.5 grams of MD drugs worth Rs. 1.10 lakh.

The arrested accused were identified as Anis Sayyed, 28, a resident of Manjari Budruk, and Hari Uttam Ufade, 35, a resident of Wagholi. Bas...