252 Crore Drug Case

The 252 Crore Drug Case is a major investigation by Mumbai Police’s Anti-Narcotics Cell. It began in March 2024 and focuses on a group involved in making and selling mephedrone across different states. The probe has uncovered links to the underworld and has also led to the questioning of some Bollywood celebrities and other well-known personalities.

252 Crore Drug Case Details

• Drug Seizure: In March 2024, the police discovered a mephedrone (MD) manufacturing unit on a farm in Sangli, Maharashtra. They recovered more than 126 kg of the drug, worth about ₹252 crore.
• Main Accused: The operation is believed to have been run by wanted drug trafficker Salim Dola and his son, Taher.
• Arrests & Deportation: One of their key associates, Mohammed Salim Mohammed Suhail Shaikh — also known as “Lavish” — was brought back from Dubai in November 2025 and taken into custody. He is suspected of managing both the production and supply of the drug.
• How They Operated: The gang reportedly used luxury cars to move the drugs to avoid attention, and their earnings were sent abroad through illegal hawala channels.
• Celebrity Angle: During the investigation, police questioned a few Bollywood personalities and public figures, though the details of their involvement remain under scrutiny.

Celebrity Involment

During questioning, Shaikh claimed he had arranged big rave parties in India and overseas that were attended by film and fashion celebrities, politicians, and other well-known people. Mumbai Police have called in the individuals he named to check the truth of his statements, but none of them have been charged so far.

People Called for Questioning:

• Orhan Awatramani (Orry): The social media personality was questioned for several hours by the ANC. He reportedly said he had no connection to drugs and only attends parties for photos and networking.
• Siddhanth Kapoor: Actor Shraddha Kapoor’s brother appeared before the police on November 25, 2025.
• Others Mentioned: Names like Nora Fatehi, Shraddha Kapoor, and the filmmaker duo Abbas-Mustan were also reportedly brought up by the accused.

The investigation is still underway, and officials have said more people may be called as they look into possible money laundering and interstate drug links.