Crime

‘Meow Meow’ drug worth Rs 2,500 Cr seized from Pune, Delhi

New Delhi: The Special Cell of the Delhi Police has busted an international drug syndicate and seized drugs worth over Rs 2500 crore after seizing staggering 1,100 kilograms of the banned drug Mephedrone (MD), commonly known as ‘Meow Meow’ on the streets from Pune and New Delhi.

The police have arrested eight people associated with the drug syndicate.

Three individuals arrested in connection with the biggest drug haul in Pune district have been booked under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act), said the police.

“Three persons were arrested on Sunday, and about 1.75 kg of Mephedrone (MD) worth Rs 3.85 crore was recovered from them. During the investigation, we found two more hideouts where another 55 kg of MD was found,” he said.