The ANC and Mumbai Police, in 2019, registered 511 cases and arrested 591 people in possession of various narcotic substances. Topping the list was marijuana (320 cases and 349 arrests, with a seizure of 676kg). A total of 94 cases related to MD (mephedrone) were registered, with the arrest of 114 people and a seizure of 9.812kg. The police registered 17 cases related to hashish (21 arrests and seizure of 15kg), and 25 cases related to cocaine (37 arrests and 10kg seizure). Overall, 11,121 cases of drug consumption were registered and 11,455 people were arrested, with the total seizure valued at ₹62 crore.
Source: Hindustan Times December 29, 2019 17:56 UTC