Pune police have arrested a 64-year-old woman from Mumbai for delivering drugs in the Pimple Gurav area, uncovering a case involving high-value narcotics. Acting on a tip-off, Sangvi police set a trap and caught her while she was waiting for a buyer. Authorities seized drugs worth approximately ₹2.6 lakh, including 11.5 grams of mephedrone and 9.7 grams of cocaine.
Courier Role Linked to Personal Addiction
The woman, a resident of Juhu Tara Road in Mumbai, reportedly came to Pune to deliver the drugs under instructions from a supplier based in Malad. During questioning, she confessed that she had agreed to work as a courier to obtain drugs for her own addiction.
NDPS Case Registered; Hunt on for Main Supplier
Police have registered a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities actively searching for the primary supplier behind this operation.
Authorities Warn Against Drug Involvement
This case highlights the dangers of drug trafficking and addiction, even among older adults. Police have urged citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to help curb illegal drug distribution in the city.
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