Mumbai police take action after two students die of drug overdose, seize goods worth 26 lakhs, arrest peddler.

The Mumbai Police Anti-Narcotics Cell is a specialized unit established to combat the illegal drug trade within the city. It was notably formed in the late 1980s in response to rising narcotics trafficking, and it conducts raids, investigations, and awareness campaigns. The unit plays a critical role in enforcing India’s Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act of 1985.

The “Anti-Narcotics Cell” is not a specific cultural or historical site, but rather a specialized law enforcement unit. These units exist within police forces in various countries, such as India, to combat the illegal drug trade through investigation, raids, and enforcement. Their history is tied to the modern “war on drugs,” evolving in response to growing national and international narcotics trafficking.

Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, is a major port city on India’s west coast and the financial capital of the country. Its modern history began in the 17th century when it was ceded to the British East India Company, transforming from a group of islands into a global trading hub. Today, it is a vibrant metropolis famous for its Bollywood film industry, colonial-era architecture like the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, and iconic landmarks such as the Gateway of India.