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Mumbai police dismantle illegal hydroponic cannabis lab in Borivali

Police in Borivali, Mumbai, have dismantled an illegal hydroponic cannabis laboratory operating out of a residential room in Ganpat Patil Nagar. The MHB Colony Police discovered the facility, which was being used to cultivate cannabis using scientific methods learned from YouTube videos.

The laboratory was equipped with specialized tools to manage environmental factors, including grow LED lights and systems to regulate temperature, humidity, and pH levels. During the raid, authorities seized 54 grams of hydroponic cannabis valued at approximately 1.62 lakh rupees, along with 189 grams of wet cannabis worth roughly 2.5 lakh rupees and various cultivation equipment.

One suspect, identified as Babbu Kamat, has been arrested. The primary suspect, Rahul Thakur, remains at large as police continue their investigation into the lab's duration of operation and its intended supply chain.

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Babbu Kamat · Borivali · MHB Colony Police · Mumbai · Rahul Thakur

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