: Mumbai/Pune, August 25, 2023

Based on intelligence inputs, the officers of Department of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Pune Regional Unit, Pune  intercepted one Maruti Suzuki Swift Dezire Car having Telangana registration, at Pune on Tuesday (August 22, 2023). During detailed examination of the vehicle, it was found that it was carrying four blue coloured plastic containers containing white crystalline material. Primary field tests indicated the substance to be Methaqualone, a psychotropic substance under the provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985. Hence, the vehicle along with 101.31 Kg of the stated substance, purported to be Methaqualone, having an illicit value of Rs. 50.65 Crores (approx), has been seized by the DRI under the provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985.

Five persons, who are residents of Telangana, Maharashtra, Delhi and Haryana have been arrested under the provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985, in connection with the case. Preliminary investigations indicate that the arrested persons were engaged in illegal sale and/or purchase, transportation and export of psychotropic substances and the cartel may be spread in multiple states of India and may also have overseas connections. Further investigation in this case is in progress.

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence is a premier agency which combats import export frauds, besides doing anti-smuggling and anti-narcotics work.

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SC/PK Source: DRI

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