A team of police officials recovered and seized Mephedrone (MD) drugs worth Rs. 12.5 crore (USD 17,26,507) in western India's Maharashtra on February 20. The incident took place in Santacruz, a neighborhood in Mumbai.

A video witnessing the incident features several packets crammed with drugs assembled on the desk of the official. Along with it, several bundles of cash are displayed on the counter so that the authorities can catch a glimpse of it. Various officers gather around to witness and behold this occurrence.

The Dongri Police seized 25 kg (55.1 lbs) MD drugs worth Rs. 12.5 crore (USD 17,26,507) from east Santa Cruz. This seizure was made from one Deepak Sanjeeva Bangera. On February 18, the officials had retrieved 12 grams (0.02 lbs) of these drugs worth Rs. 60 thousand (USD 829) from Isaq Syed. On further interrogation, he revealed the name of Abdul Wasim Sheikh, who was involved in this matter.

A team arrested him from Vashi and seized 56 grams (0.12 lbs) of MD worth Rs. 2.8 lakh (USD 3,867) from his possession. In the next 48 hours, Wasim's interrogation revealed the name of Deepak Bangera, who was arrested from Ghatkopar by the police team led by Senior Inspector, Shabana Sheikh.

The authorities raided Bangera's residence and seized 25 kg (55.1 kg) MD, Rs. 5 lakh (USD 6,906) cash, a huge packaging material, and two weighing machines. Meanwhile, further investigation to trace their other accomplices is still underway.