Pune Police Arrests 3 More in Drug Case, Including Nigerian National

Pune Police have arrested three more individuals, including a Nigerian national, in connection with a drug case. This brings the total number of arrests to 13. The police recovered 4 grams of cocaine worth Rs 75,000 and 7 grams of MD drugs from the suspects.

Deputy Commissioner of Police Sandeep Singh Gill stated, “Pune Police have arrested three more individuals, including a Nigerian national, in the case. The total number of arrests has now reached 13. Police have also recovered 4 grams of cocaine worth Rs 75 thousand, and 7 grams of MD drug from the suspects. Relevant sections of the NDPS Act have also been added to the case. More investigations are underway.”

The police action began after a video went viral on June 23, showing two youths taking drugs in the bathroom of a popular bar in Pune. Earlier, Pune Police had arrested two youths for allegedly consuming drugs in the bar. One was detained in Pune, and the other was apprehended in Mumbai by the Pune Crime Branch. They were granted police custody till June 29 for further investigation.

Following orders from Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, the city administration demolished illegal constructions inside the L3 bar. A total of 26 illegal portions related to multiple hotels, eateries, and restaurants were demolished. The State Excise Department also suspended two officers for negligence and arrested six others for rule violations.

Prior to these arrests, Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar had suspended four police personnel, including one Inspector, one Sub Inspector, and two constables. The investigation into the drug use at the L3 bar on FC Road in Pune continues as authorities work to maintain law and order in the city.