Mumbai Police Narcotic Cell officers seized heroin during a drug-bust operation in Goregaon, Maharashtra [1, 2].

The operation is part of ongoing efforts by the Anti-Narcotics Cell of the Crime Branch to disrupt illegal drug trafficking within the city. These raids target the local distribution networks that fuel substance abuse in urban centers.

Reports on the scale of the seizure vary. One source said that officers recovered 750 grams of heroin [1], while another report lists the amount as 508 grams [2].

The estimated street value of the narcotics also differs across reports. The value of the seized heroin is cited as ₹3.75 crore by some sources [1], whereas others value the haul at Rs 2.54 crore [2].

Law enforcement reported arrests following the operation, though the number of detainees is disputed. One report identifies a single 20-year-old suspect [1]. A separate report said that nine individuals were taken into custody [2].

Authorities said the investigation is ongoing. Police have not yet confirmed a link between the suspects and a specific known crime syndicate [1].

“Mumbai Police Narcotic Cell officers seized heroin during a drug-bust operation in Goregaon”

The discrepancies in reported seizure weights and arrest numbers suggest a fluid early-stage investigation or conflicting data between official police briefings and media reports. Regardless of the final tally, the operation highlights the continued focus of the Mumbai Crime Branch on the Goregaon area as a point of interest for narcotic distribution.