In a significant crackdown on interstate narcotics operations, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has successfully dismantled an illegal drug manufacturing unit operating from Rajasthan. The operation led to the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of a substantial quantity of synthetic drugs.
Cross-Border Sting Operation
The Gujarat ATS, acting on specific intelligence, conducted a raid on a clandestine factory located in the Pali district of Rajasthan. The operation, which took place recently, targeted a facility suspected of producing and supplying Mephedrone, a potent psychotropic substance commonly known as MD or Meow Meow.
During the raid, officials confiscated approximately 1.5 kilograms of Mephedrone along with various precursor chemicals and equipment used in its illicit synthesis. The estimated street value of the seized narcotics runs into several lakhs of rupees, highlighting the scale of the illegal operation.
Key Arrests and Investigation Details
The ATS team apprehended three suspects at the scene. While the original article did not disclose the identities of the arrested individuals, authorities confirmed they are residents of the region and were directly involved in the manufacturing and distribution network.
Preliminary investigations suggest the factory was set up to produce synthetic drugs for supply across state lines, with Gujarat being a primary target market. The ATS is now probing the wider network, including potential financiers, suppliers of raw materials, and distributors linked to this racket.
Ongoing Probe and Wider Implications
This bust underscores the persistent challenge of interstate drug trafficking networks in the region. The Gujarat ATS has registered a case under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and is leading the investigation.
Authorities are examining financial transactions and communication records to map the entire supply chain. The successful operation is expected to disrupt the flow of synthetic drugs into Gujarat and neighboring states, dealing a blow to organized crime elements profiting from this trade.
This action reflects the continued vigilance and coordinated efforts of state police forces in combating the scourge of synthetic drugs, which have become a major concern for law enforcement agencies across India.
