Two arrested for preparing Ephedrine drug illegally

Officials of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Wednesday conducted raids on a premise and arrested two persons for preparing Ephedrine drug illegally. Officials seized 179 kg.

HYDERABAD: Officials of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Wednesday conducted raids on a premise and arrested two persons for preparing Ephedrine drug illegally. Officials seized 179 kg drug worth `5 crore in international market.On a tip-off, the DRI, Hyderabad Zonal Unit, officials carried out search in a factory premises located at Bollaram industrial area and found that illicit drugs were being manufactured. The factory premises was taken on lease by the person who was found to be involved in similar illegal activities earlier.

After the person was released from jail on bail, he indulged in illegal activities along with another person. DRI officials arrested two persons and seized substance in the form of white powder which tested positive for Ephedrine by the field test kit.Officials registered cases under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act 1985 and the Ephedrine drug is a schedule-A controlled substance under provisions of NDPS Act asssnd is a chemical precursor used in the manufacture of methamphetamines, which are party drugs.

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