MUMBAI, Oct. 31 -- Two men from Satara district were arrested by the MIDC police on Thursday after they were allegedly found carrying 1.896 kg of hydroponic cannabis, valued at Rs.66.36 lakh, near J K Industrial Estate in Andheri East. The police said the accused had travelled to Mumbai from Satara with the intention of selling the contraband. The arrests were made around 7.30pm when police sub-inspector Ranjit Gondukusne, along with officials of the Mumbai police's Anti-Narcotics Squad, was patrolling the MIDC police station's jurisdiction to act against those involved in the consumption, purchase and sale of narcotic substances. The team noticed two men moving suspiciously near J K Industrial Estate. When intercepted, one of them allegedly attempted to conceal a red plastic bag, while both tried to flee. The officers apprehended them before they could escape. The men allegedly gave evasive answers when questioned about their presence at the location, police said. Upon further questioning, they allegedly admitted to possessing hydroponic cannabis. The police subsequently conducted personal searches in accordance with the provisions of the NDPS Act, which led to the recovery of 1.896 kg of hydroponic cannabis, valued at around Rs.66.36 lakh. The arrested accused have been identified as Pawar, 28, a resident of Bhakarwadi in Satara district, and Piyush Madhukar Ghongade, 22, a resident of Wathar Station.htc...