In pursuit of the national objective of “Nasha Mukt Bharat”, officers of the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), Madhya Pradesh Unit carried out a major enforcement operation resulting in the seizure of a massive consignment of 31.250 kilogram of psychotropic substance MD powder and the busting of a clandestine drug manufacturing laboratory.

Acting upon specific and credible intelligence, a coordinated team of officers from CBN conducted a strategic raid at Teerth Nursery and Farms, Village Amla Agar. During the operation, three persons were detained from a double-storeyed farmhouse, located in a secluded area approximately 3.5 kilometre away from the main road, clearly indicating an attempt to conceal illegal activities.

A thorough search of the premises led to the recovery of 31.250 kg MD powder from a bag inside the house. Upon sustained questioning, the detained persons disclosed that the recovered psychotropic substance had been manufactured clandestinely by them. They further revealed that a fully functional illicit laboratory had been set up in one of the rooms situated within the nursery premises.

Pursuant to this disclosure, officers recovered various utensils, halogen bulbs and machinery used in the synthesis of MD powder. Further search of a Mahindra Bolero Pickup, parked near the entrance of the premises, resulted in the recovery of approximately 600 kilograms of various chemicals used for the manufacture of MD powder. All seized items were taken into custody under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985. The vehicle used for trafficking the psychotropic substance has also been seized.

                            

                             

During interrogation, it was revealed that two of the arrested persons were themselves engaged in large-scale manufacturing of MD powder. They further disclosed that they had sufficient chemicals available (except one essential precursor) to manufacture approximately 250–300 kilogram of MD powder, highlighting the grave threat posed by the illegal operation.

All three accused persons have been arrested under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act, and further investigation is underway to dismantle the entire drug manufacturing and trafficking network from top to bottom.

The Central Bureau of Narcotics reiterates its unwavering commitment to combat drug trafficking and illicit drug manufacturing and remains resolute in its mission to make India drug-free by relentlessly targeting and dismantling narcotics networks across the country.

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