<p>Police have arrested a 26-year-old man after <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/mumbai-chain-snatcher-arrested-with-md-drugs-worth-rs-1-05-lakh-in-borivali-23642733" rel="nofollow">seizing drugs</a> valued at Rs 41.6 lakh from him during the 'Drug-Free Educational Campus' initiative in Navi Mumbai, officials said.</p>
<p>According to PTI, the accused who has been arrested was spotted acting suspiciously near a cricket ground in the Airoli area on Sunday.</p>
<h2>Police recover hash oil worth Rs 33.8 lakh&nbsp;</h2>
<p>During his search, the police recovered 338 gm of hash oil valued at Rs 33.8 lakh and <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-bmc-to-launch-drugs-free-mumbai-campaign-on-july-30-cm-fadnavis-to-unveil-initiative-23642052" rel="nofollow">78 gm of hydro ganja</a> of Rs 7.8 lakh from his possession, an official said.</p>
<p>An official further stated that the accused was handed over to the Rabale police for further legal action.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis launches 'Drug-Free Mumbai' campaign&nbsp;</h2>
<p>Earlier on July 30, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis launched the 'Drug-Free Mumbai' campaign and called upon citizens to collectively work towards creating a drug-free Mumbai, Maharashtra and India.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-chief-minister-devendra-fadnavis-launches-drug-free-mumbai-campaign-23642390" rel="nofollow">Launching the campaign</a> at the Worli Dome, CM Fadnavis said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a 'Nashamukt Bharat' (Drug-Free India) can only be achieved through coordinated efforts by governments, institutions and citizens.</p>
<p>Fadnavis, while administering a pledge for a drug-free society to those present, said, "The fight against substance abuse is a collective struggle for the nation's future. To realise the dream of a drug-free India, we must first resolve to build a drug-free Mumbai and drug-free Maharashtra."</p>
<h2>Maharashtra Government to eradicate drug-peddling network</h2>
<p>Fadnavis said India is making rapid strides in science, technology, artificial intelligence, space research and defence, but warned that narcotics are being used as a tool to weaken the country's youth. He described drugs as "the most dangerous weapon in this covert war" and urged every citizen to treat the fight against addiction as a personal responsibility.</p>
<p>Calling for a multi-agency approach, the Chief Minister said departments including police, health, social justice and school education must work together with parents, teachers, students and community organisations to <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-to-launch-drug-free-mumbai-campaign-on-july-30-chief-minister-fadnavis-to-inaugurate-23642234" rel="nofollow">prevent substance abuse</a>. He reiterated that the government would continue taking strict action against those involved in the manufacture, trafficking and sale of narcotics.</p>
<p>"We will completely eradicate drug peddling networks, especially those operating near schools and colleges," he said.</p>
<p><strong>(With inputs from PTI)</strong></p>

Navi Mumbai police arrested a 26-year-old man after seizing hash oil and hydro ganja worth Rs 41.6 lakh during the `Drug-Free Educational Campus` initiative

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Navi Mumbai police arrested a 26-year-old man and seized narcotics worth Rs 41.6 lakh during the 'Drug-Free Educational Campus' initiative in Airoli. Officials recovered 338 gm of hash oil valued at Rs 33.8 lakh and 78 gm of hydro ganja worth Rs 7.8 lakh from the accused

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