Wed Jan 08 07:31:53 UTC 2025: ## Nashik Police Nab Drug Traffickers After High-Speed Chase
**Nashik, Maharashtra –** Nashik City Police successfully apprehended two drug traffickers and seized 28 kilograms of ganja following a dramatic hour-long chase across the city early Tuesday morning.
The pursuit began around 2 AM when a red car with Mumbai registration plates (MH 02) attempted to evade a routine stop-and-search checkpoint in Adgaon. Suspecting the vehicle might contain illegal contraband, eight control room mobile vans were immediately dispatched to intercept the fleeing vehicle.
The suspects attempted to elude police by driving through residential areas and avoiding main roads. However, the coordinated effort by the Nashik City Police resulted in the successful apprehension of the traffickers after a chase that covered several city locations, including Dwarka, Amardham, KK Wagh College, and Chakradhar Swami Mandir.
Upon searching the vehicle, police discovered 28 kilograms of ganja hidden in the trunk. The car, en route from Dhule to Navi Mumbai, was seized. Police emphasized that the arrests were made without causing harm to the public or the suspects.
Nashik City Police Commissioner commended the officers involved, singling out Bhaurao Gangurde and Balkrushna Pawar for their swift response and effective pursuit. The Commissioner formally recognized the team’s success.
The incident has garnered significant praise online, with many praising the police force’s quick thinking and skillful pursuit. One social media user lauded the police’s actions, referring to them as a “Fast and Furious team” for their effective interception.
The successful operation highlights Nashik City Police’s commitment to combating drug trafficking within the region.
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