Acting on specific intelligence, the Nagpur City Crime Branch’s Anti-Narcotics Squad raided an illegal hookah parlour operating inside Hotel Heritage, detaining 45 people, including 36 men and nine women.
The operation was carried out on July 1 under the supervision of senior police officials as part of an ongoing crackdown against illegal hookah parlours and violations of tobacco and narcotics-related laws.
During the raid, officers recovered 13 hookah pots along with tobacco products, flavouring materials and other accessories used for hookah consumption.
According to police, the total value of the seized material is estimated at Rs 3.57 lakh. The action was launched following confidential inputs received by the Anti-Narcotics Squad regarding the alleged illegal operation.
Police have initiated further investigation to determine the source of the seized materials and to ascertain whether any additional legal violations were involved. Appropriate action is being taken under the relevant provisions of law.
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