Drug peddler nabbed with MD powder
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Nagpur: In a swift operation, Ganeshpeth Police arrested 29-year-old Sanket Buggewar for possessing 16 grams of MD powder, valued at approximately Rs1.67 lakh early Sunday morning.
Acting on reliable intelligence, the police laid a trap between 3.53 am and 6.15 am near Hedau Restaurant, NIT Complex Road, in front of Ganeshpeth Bus Station. Buggewar, a resident of Ashirwad Nagar, was apprehended from a car.
A search conducted in the presence of witnesses led to the recovery of four ziplock bags containing the narcotic substance.
The police also seized the vehicle and a mobile phone, with the total value of confiscated items amounting to Rs18 lakh. During interrogation, Buggewar revealed that the MD powder was supplied by one Pranay Bazare, 25, also from Ashirwad Nagar.
Both accused face charges under Sections 8(a), 21(b), and 29 of the NDPS Act.
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