LUCKNOW: The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) has busted a clandestine laboratory manufacturing Mephedrone (MD), a synthetic drug, in the Tajopur Industrial Area of Mau district and arrested two locals in connection with the illegal operation.Ten days back in the state, DRI, in coordination with UP ATS, had busted a clandestine mephedrone manufacturing lab in Orai, Jalaun.Two arrested; 1,102.88kg of drugs, semi-processed substances and precursor chemicals seized, including 15.44kg of finished mephedrone worth Rs 300 crore.CBN seized 11.65kg of Mephedrone worth Rs 15 crore at different stages of processing, along with a substantial quantity of precursor substances, chemicals and laboratory equipment.The operation was conducted by a joint team of the CBN’s Madhya Pradesh (MP) and Uttar Pradesh units, acting on specific intelligence inputs developed by the MP unit.The raid was carried out during the Diwali festivities as part of an operation targeting an interstate synthetic drug manufacturing network.According to the CBN, the team recovered 20.9kg of 2-Bromo-4-methylpropiophenone, a key precursor chemical used in the manufacture of Mephedrone, and 3.5kg of Acetic Anhydride, a controlled substance also used in the manufacture of heroin.Additionally, approximately 119.86kg/litres of various chemicals, solvents and processing reagents were seized.These included Dichloromethane, Hydrochloric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Chloride and organic amines.The agency also seized and dismantled the entire laboratory infrastructure used for the illegal manufacture of synthetic drugs.The equipment included industrial grinders and mixers, steel tanks and vessels, heating equipment, glass reaction and distillation apparatus, temperature-measuring devices, voltage balancers and personal protective equipment.The two arrested persons were allegedly involved in the clandestine manufacturing network. Their identities have not been disclosed by the agency.The CBN has initiated further investigation to establish the wider interstate network, trace the sources of precursor chemicals, examine financial transactions and identify the intended distribution channels of the manufactured drugs.The entire seizure and subsequent proceedings were carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.The agency said dismantling the laboratory had prevented the further manufacture and distribution of a significant quantity of Mephedrone, dealing a major blow to the interstate synthetic drug network.The dismantling of the clandestine laboratory has prevented the further manufacture and distribution of a significant quantity of illicit Mephedrone and dealt a major blow to an interstate synthetic drug network.During the current year CBN has busted 6 clandestine labs of Mephedrone till date with seizure of 130.16kg Mephedrone (MD) and 1465.38kg/l precursor chemicals.Arrest of 20 persons have been made in connection to these cases.
Commitment to a Drug-Free India
The operation reflects the continued vigilance, dedication and commitment of the Central Bureau of Narcotics towards combating illicit drug trafficking and clandestine manufacturing of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.CBN remains steadfast in its efforts to dismantle clandestine drug manufacturing networks, prevent the diversion of precursor chemicals, identify and disrupt interstate trafficking syndicates, enforce the provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985, and contribute towards the national mission of a Nasha Mukt Bharat.
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