The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has uncovered a clandestine synthetic drug manufacturing laboratory operating in a remote village in Uttar Pradesh’s Jalaun district. According to the Ministry of Finance, the intelligence-led joint operation conducted with the UP ATS on 29th October 2026 led to the seizure of approximately 1,100 kg of drugs, precursor chemicals, and manufacturing equipment.
During the searches of the manufacturing and residential premises, authorities recovered around 184 kg of semi-prepared drugs, 582 kg of precursor chemicals, 15.4 kg of finished methaqualone, and additional chemicals and machinery. Two persons associated with the facility were arrested under the provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985.
What it means
- Two persons were arrested under the provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985 in connection with the case.
Source
Press Information Bureau, Government of India, “DRI busts a big clandestine synthetic drug manufacturing laboratory in Uttar Pradesh; seizes approx. 1,100 kg drugs and precursor chemicals; two arrested”. Read the original release.
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