Thane Crime: Bhiwandi Police Arrest 2 Individuals For Possessing 4.7 Kg Ganja Worth ₹3.5 Lakh

The Bhiwandi Crime Branch Unit One has arrested two individuals for allegedly possessing 4.7 kilograms of ganja worth over ₹3.5 lakh. The accused have been identified as Prashant Tayade (27), a resident of Titwala in Kalyan, and Soel Ansari (20), a resident of Bhiwandi.

NK Gupta Updated: Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 08:05 PM IST
Bhiwandi police arrest two men for possessing 4.7 kg of ganja worth over ₹3.5 lakh; revolver also seized from one accused’s residence | File Photo

Bhiwandi police arrest two men for possessing 4.7 kg of ganja worth over ₹3.5 lakh; revolver also seized from one accused’s residence | File Photo

Thane: The Bhiwandi Crime Branch Unit One has arrested two individuals for allegedly possessing 4.7 kilograms of ganja worth over ₹3.5 lakh. The accused have been identified as Prashant Tayade (27), a resident of Titwala in Kalyan, and Soel Ansari (20), a resident of Bhiwandi.

Police Trap Leads to Arrest

Acting on a tip-off, the police team laid a trap in a local area where the accused were expected to arrive on a motorcycle. They were later intercepted, and during the search, 4.728 kilograms of ganja valued at ₹3,54,800 was found in their possession. Both were taken to the police station, and an FIR was registered under the relevant sections of the NDPS Act.

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Further Seizures

During further investigation, the police recovered a revolver and a live cartridge from Tayade’s residence, which were seized.

Court Custody

The accused were produced before the court and remanded in police custody until September 24.

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Published on: Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 08:05 PM IST

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