Datta Nalawade, DCP Anti-Narcotics Cell said, “Anti Narcotics Cell of Mumbai Police seized 703 kg of MD drug from Nalasopara area. Five drug peddlers were arrested.”

“The action was carried out based on specific inputs. The ANC team raided the premises, during which it found that mephedrone, a banned drug, was being manufactured,” Nalawade said.

The seized drug consignment is worth Rs 1400 crores, which is one of the biggest drug hauls by the city police.

“The seized drug consignment is worth around Rs 1400 crores,” the DCP added.

However, further investigation into the matter is underway.