First LSD Bust in Nagpur Sparks Concern Over Rising 'Club Drug' Trend Nagpur authorities seized a consignment of LSD valued at Rs 1.7 lakh on Friday, marking the city’s first-ever bust of the hallucinogen and signaling a growing shift in drug preferences among youth. The seizure, code-named “million tree,” involved 17 LSD dots wrapped in perforated sticker sheets priced between Rs 1,500 and Rs 1,800 each. The operation, conducted by a joint team of MIDC police, crime branch, anti-narcotics, and bharosa cell units, targeted two computer engineering students from a reputable college. Acting on a tip from constable Raj Choudhary, police intercepted the suspects near Jaitala. A woman cop posed as a decoy customer before senior officers moved in, trapping the students in their apartment despite the peddler fleeing the scene. LSD, known locally as “last stage drug,” is gaining traction as a preferred substance, particularly in elite campuses and upscale rave parties. Insiders noted that the drug’s intense euphoric effects, lasting 8-10 hours, make it appealing to users who place the tiny sticker on the roof of their mouths and chew it for an immediate psychedelic experience. Police sources confirmed that Nagpur had previously seen seizures of ganja, cocaine, charas, brown sugar, MD, and doda powder. However, the emergence of LSD marks a worrying trend, with the drug increasingly favored by students and the upper class for its “clean, intense experience.” A police official highlighted the drug’s growing popularity at luxury venues and farmhouses, where it is becoming the go-to substance for rave events. The seizure has prompted authorities to intensify their crackdown, with Police Commissioner Ravinder Singal announcing that “Operation Thunder” has entered a new phase.#nagpur #bharosa_cell #crime_branch #midc_police #anti_narcotics
Max Sniffs Out Ganja, Helps Arrest Woman Peddler Nagpur: Max, a specially trained narcotic detection dog under the National Drug Policy (NDPS) program, played a pivotal role in the successful arrest of a woman suspected of peddling ganja. The operation took place in a slum area near Meetha Neem Dargah in Civil Lines, where police, working under the codename “Operation Thunder,” conducted a joint raid with the Bharosa Cell, the all-woman Damini Squad, and Sitabuldi police. The coordinated effort targeted drug trafficking networks, with a focus on identifying and apprehending individuals involved in the illicit trade. The raid began with initial checks on suspected individuals, both men and women, but no contraband was found during the initial frisking. However, when Max was deployed to conduct a detailed search of the residence of Naziya Khan, the dog immediately alerted the team. Following Max’s precise indication, police discovered three packets of ganja hidden within the premises. The detection dog’s ability to identify even small quantities of narcotics proved critical in the intelligence-driven operation. The operation highlighted the effectiveness of combining canine units with specialized anti-narcotics squads. Max’s alert allowed the police to secure the evidence without escalating tensions with the local community. The seized ganja is now under investigation to determine its quantity, quality, and origin. Authorities are also working to trace any wider network associated with Khan’s activities. A case has been registered against Khan and two of her accomplices, with further legal proceedings expected to follow.#max #national_drug_policy_ndps #naziya_khan #damini_squad #bharosa_cell
