Nagpur: In a swift operation, Ganeshpeth Police arrested a drug smuggler near Gitanjali Square on Central Avenue. The authorities seized Mephedrone (MD) powder from the accused’s possession.

The smuggler, identified as 37-year-old Amol Rambhau Srirao, a resident of Srikrishna Nagar, Wathoda, was apprehended after a tip-off. Senior Police Inspector Machhindra Pandit of Ganeshpeth Police Station received information about Amol’s arrival at Gitanjali Square with a consignment of MD powder intended for sale. Based on this intelligence, Officer Venkatesh Nulgondawar led the operation and successfully arrested Amol.

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From his possession, police recovered 7.70 grams of MD powder, a mobile phone, and a scooter, all valued at approximately Rs 1.25 lakh. Authorities are continuing their efforts to track down his accomplice, identified as Harshad.