<p>Mumbai: In a big swoop, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted a clandestine Mephedrone manufacturing facility located in the remote hilly terrain of Rohina village in the Latur district in Marathwada region of Maharashtra.</p><p>After the seizure of 11.36 kg contraband, the role of an organised group, which also involves a police constable, has come to light. </p><p>The narcotics were valued at Rs 17 crore in the illicit market. </p><p>Acting on specific intelligence regarding a syndicate involved in the illicit manufacturing of Mephedrone, a psychotropic substance listed under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, DRI officers conducted sustained surveillance in the area. </p>.Latur civic chief injured in suicide bid airlifted to Mumbai for treatment.<p>In the early hours of 8 April, a search operation was carried out at the suspected location. </p><p>“The search led to the seizure of 11.36 kg of Mephedrone (comprising 8.44 kg in dry form and 2.92 kg in liquid form), along with large quantities of raw materials and full-scale laboratory equipment used for manufacturing the substance,” DRI officials said on Thursday.</p><p>Five individuals, including a police constable, directly involved in the manufacturing of Mephedrone at the clandestine facility were apprehended.</p><p>In a swift and coordinated follow-up, two more individuals—identified as the financier and distributor—were apprehended in Mumbai.</p><p>“All seven persons have admitted to their roles in the financing, manufacturing, and trafficking of Mephedrone. The total seizure, including 11.36 kg of Mephedrone valued at approximately Rs 17 crore in the illicit market, raw materials, and equipment, was effected under the provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985,” DRI officials said. </p><p>Further investigations were in progress. </p>
<p>Mumbai: In a big swoop, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted a clandestine Mephedrone manufacturing facility located in the remote hilly terrain of Rohina village in the Latur district in Marathwada region of Maharashtra.</p><p>After the seizure of 11.36 kg contraband, the role of an organised group, which also involves a police constable, has come to light. </p><p>The narcotics were valued at Rs 17 crore in the illicit market. </p><p>Acting on specific intelligence regarding a syndicate involved in the illicit manufacturing of Mephedrone, a psychotropic substance listed under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, DRI officers conducted sustained surveillance in the area. </p>.Latur civic chief injured in suicide bid airlifted to Mumbai for treatment.<p>In the early hours of 8 April, a search operation was carried out at the suspected location. </p><p>“The search led to the seizure of 11.36 kg of Mephedrone (comprising 8.44 kg in dry form and 2.92 kg in liquid form), along with large quantities of raw materials and full-scale laboratory equipment used for manufacturing the substance,” DRI officials said on Thursday.</p><p>Five individuals, including a police constable, directly involved in the manufacturing of Mephedrone at the clandestine facility were apprehended.</p><p>In a swift and coordinated follow-up, two more individuals—identified as the financier and distributor—were apprehended in Mumbai.</p><p>“All seven persons have admitted to their roles in the financing, manufacturing, and trafficking of Mephedrone. The total seizure, including 11.36 kg of Mephedrone valued at approximately Rs 17 crore in the illicit market, raw materials, and equipment, was effected under the provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985,” DRI officials said. </p><p>Further investigations were in progress. </p>
