Nagpur : 11 Aug 2024

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence busted busted a mephedrone factory in Nagpur on Saturday, 10 Aug 2024.

Based on specific intelligence developed by DRI Mumbai Zonal Unit, that an under-construction building located at Paachpavli area in Nagpur City was involved in clandestine manufacturing of Mephedrone, a well coordinated search operation was conducted on 10 Aug 2024. Search revealed that a small laboratory, well equipped with all the chemicals, materials and machinery required for the production of Mephedrone, was set up at the location.

The mastermind had first procured and set-up a complete set of machinery and also acquired raw materials which had potential to manufacture more than 100kg of Mephedrone. 

The syndicate had already prepared more than 50 kg of Mephedrone in liquid form and further processing of the same to bring out the product in crystallized / powder form was underway. The recovered 51.95 Kg of Mephedrone in liquid form valued approximately at Rs 78 Crores alongwith raw materials and equipments was seized. Mephedrone is a psychotropic substance under the NDPS Act,1985.

The mastermind/financier of the syndicate along with his three accomplices who were involved in manufacturing have been apprehended and arrested under the provisions of NDPS Act, 1985. The arrested accused have been sent to DRI custody for further interrogation. During the operation. The  DRI team  also received assistance from the Nagpur police. Further investigation is under progress.

The operation reinforces the capabilities of the DRI to undertake and successfully execute complex operations to bust drugs trafficking networks.

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