NCB files 2 cases, seizes 2 kg Mephedrone, 3.9 kg Ephedrine

An official said that the alleged receiver of the Mephedrone, namely Irfan Parmar of Gujarat, was also intercepted on the spot and 300 grams of Mephedrone from recovered from his personal search. He was supplying Mephedrone to affluent clients in Morbi, Gujrat, the official added.

The NCB Mumbai team later intercepted the alleged main conspirator in the case, namely Nadeem Shaikh, at Kharadi, Pune, along with 45 grams of Charas and an FIR was registered.

In another case, NCB Mumbai launched an operation near Kasba Restaurant, Goregaon, Mumbai, and seized a total 62 grams of Mephedrone and intercepted one Rehan Shaikh. An official said that Shaikh was a local seller and consumer of Mephedrone. He was involved in drug peddling for four to five years.

As part of a drive to find wanted accused in earlier cases, NCB Mumbai arrested two persons — Jay Prakash Bhat alias Jitu and Vijay Kumar Singh alias Rehan Chicken alias Monty — from Andheri and Bandra (W), respectively.