The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) uncovered a significant drug trafficking syndicate and a secret drug manufacturing facility in Mysuru, Karnataka. The operation led to the seizure of drugs valued at around Rs 10 crore in the street market, along with cash amounting to Rs 25.6 lakhs, a Toyota Fortuner vehicle, and over 500 kilograms of various chemicals. The clandestine lab located in the Hebbal Industrial Area, Mysuru, has been sealed for forensic examination.
Acting on the vision of a drug-free India and directives from the Union Home Minister, the NCB achieved a major breakthrough by dismantling an inter-state drug network and uncovering the clandestine lab. Following intelligence inputs, NCB intercepted a Toyota Fortuner SUV in Surat, Gujarat, leading to the recovery of approximately 35 kg of Mephedrone (MD). Additionally, a search at the residence of the mastermind in Palsana, Surat, resulted in the seizure of 1.8 kg of Opium, cash, and various chemicals.
The mastermind, Mahindra Kumar Vishnoi, along with two others, was arrested while transporting the drugs for distribution in Rajasthan. Investigations revealed that Vishnoi, previously involved in peddling opium and smack, transitioned to manufacturing synthetic drugs after his incarceration. He set up a clandestine manufacturing unit in Mysuru, where a sophisticated lab was discovered by NCB during a search. The lab, disguised as a chemical cleaning unit, was rented by a relative of Vishnoi, who was also arrested.
