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NESCO Drug Case: 4,000 Ecstasy Pills Smuggled From Germany

MDMA pills hidden in dress parcels, chargesheet reveals. Two consignments seized.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Tue, 14 July 2026 at 05:39 am
NESCO Drug Case: 4,000 Ecstasy Pills Smuggled From Germany

A shocking revelation has emerged in the NESCO drug case, with the chargesheet filed by the Vanrai Police stating that 4,000 Ecstasy pills were smuggled into India from Germany. The pills were concealed in parcels declared as dresses, with the first consignment arriving in India on February 2 and the second in March 2026.

The parcels were allegedly dispatched by German national Laxmi Prasad Loknathan and transported by an American courier company. The first parcel, which contained nearly 3,000 MDMA pills, was sent to an address in Ulhasnagar via Dubai. The second parcel, containing around 1,000 pills, arrived in March 2026 through Delhi before reaching Mumbai.

According to the chargesheet, the parcels were received by Dipesh Hemwani in Ulhasnagar and later handed over to accused Ayush Sahitya. The police have also alleged that wanted accused Loknathan visited Mumbai and stayed at a five-star hotel from April 1 to April 3, with his hotel expenses paid by accused Mahesh Khemlani.

The investigation has further revealed that the organisers of the concert had obtained permission for a gathering of only 300 to 400 people but allowed more than 4,000 people to enter the concert venue. The police have recorded eyewitness statements, including that of Shital Salavi, before the Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Andheri.

The NESCO drug case has been making headlines since the incident, with the police working tirelessly to uncover the truth behind the smuggling of Ecstasy pills. The chargesheet has shed light on the modus operandi of the accused, who used clever tactics to smuggle the pills into India.

The case has also highlighted the need for stricter regulations and monitoring of international parcels and courier services. The police are continuing their investigation and are working to apprehend the accused who are still at large.

The incident has sent shockwaves across the city, with many calling for stricter action against those involved in the smuggling of drugs. The police are facing pressure to crack down on the drug syndicate and bring the perpetrators to justice.

In recent years, Mumbai has seen a rise in cases of drug smuggling and abuse, with many young people falling prey to the menace. The NESCO drug case is a stark reminder of the need for awareness and education about the dangers of drug abuse.

As the investigation continues, the city is waiting with bated breath for the outcome. The police are working to ensure that those responsible for the smuggling of Ecstasy pills are brought to justice, and that the city is made a safer place for its citizens.

The NESCO drug case has significant implications for the city, highlighting the need for stricter regulations and monitoring of international parcels and courier services. It also underscores the importance of awareness and education about the dangers of drug abuse, and the need for the city to come together to combat the menace.

In conclusion, the NESCO drug case is a complex and shocking incident that has highlighted the need for stricter action against those involved in the smuggling of drugs. The police are working tirelessly to uncover the truth and bring the perpetrators to justice, and the city is waiting with bated breath for the outcome.

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