**Executive Summary**
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 270 kg of Mephedrone, a synthetic narcotic drug worth Rs. 81 crore. The drugs were concealed in a consignment of chicken feed being transported across multiple states. The operation, conducted on January 11th-12th, 2026, resulted in the arrest of six syndicate members.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Drug Seizure and Arrests:**
* DRI seized 270 kg of Mephedrone concealed in chicken feed.
* The seizure occurred during a multi-state operation on January 11th-12th, 2026.
* Six members of the drug syndicate were arrested.
* **Investigation Details:**
* A truck transporting agro-based cargo in Rajasthan was intercepted based on intelligence.
* Follow-up searches in Haryana led to the apprehension of other syndicate members.
* A dismantled clandestine drugs manufacturing facility was found.
* **DRI's Actions:**
* DRI has busted six clandestine factories in the current financial year 2025-2026.
* These factories were illicitly manufacturing Mephedrone, Alprazolam, and Methamphetamine.
* **Past Operations:**
* Mephedrone manufacturing was uncovered in Latur (April 2025), Bhopal (August 2025), and Wardha (December 2025).
* Alprazolam manufacturing was uncovered in Vapi (November 2025) and Hyderabad (October 2025).
* Methamphetamine manufacturing was uncovered in Greater Noida (October 2025).
**Impact Analysis**
**Drug Trafficking Networks:**
* **Impact:** The seizure disrupts drug trafficking networks, particularly those dealing with Mephedrone.
* **Action Required:** Continued vigilance and intelligence gathering to dismantle remaining operations.
**Public Health and National Security:**
* **Impact:** Reduced availability of Mephedrone will likely have a positive effect on public health, national security, and socio-economic stability.
* **Action Required:** Continued support for 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan' and anti-smuggling efforts.
**DRI Officers:**
* **Impact:** Requires continued intelligence-driven enforcement and coordinated action.
* **Action Required:** Continue curbing narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
Key Entities Referenced
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI): The agency that seized the Mephedrone and busted clandestine factories.
Mephedrone: The primary drug seized in the operation, totaling 270 kg.
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan: The initiative to combat drug manufacturing and trafficking, towards which DRI is contributing.
Ministry of Finance: The ministry under which the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence operates.
Haryana: One of the locations where follow-up searches were conducted, leading to the apprehension of key members of the syndicate.
Ministry of Finance
DRI busts multi-state narcotics syndicate; Seizes
record 270 kg Mephedrone worth Rs. 81 crore
concealed in a consignment of chicken feed; six
arrested
प्रव तथ: 13 JAN 2026 6:38PM by PIB Delhi
In a major blow to drug trafficking networks, officers of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI)
have seized 270 kilogram of Mephedrone, a synthetic narcotic drug, in a meticulously planned operation
spanning multiple states on 11th-12th January, 2026. The contraband was being domestically transported
concealed under chicken feed, used as cover cargo, a novel modus operandi adopted by the drug syndicate
to evade scrutiny.
Acting on specific intelligence, DRI officers intercepted a truck in Rajasthan that was ostensibly
transporting agro-based cargo. A detailed examination led to the recovery of 270 kg Mephedrone, having
a value of Rs. 81 crore in the illicit market, ingeniously concealed within consignment of chicken feed.
The driver of the vehicle and members of the syndicate involved in the transportation and persons
escorting the said consignment were apprehended on the spot.
Follow-up searches conducted at multiple locations in Haryana resulted in the apprehension of other key
members of the syndicate, who were involved in the manufacture and supply of the seized contraband.
Some raw material was also found in a dismantled clandestine drugs manufacturing facility.
The operation was logistically challenging, involving sustained efforts, inter-state coordination, and
precise execution to intercept the movement of the contraband. The seizure of contraband and arrest of six
key syndicate members has led to the unravelling of a well-organised, multi-jurisdictional narcotics
syndicate, operating across several States.
In the current financial year, 2025-2026, DRI has already busted six clandestine factories, which were
illicitly manufacturing Mephedrone, Alprazolam and Methamphetamine.
· Mephedrone – Latur in April 2025; Bhopal in August 2025; Wardha in December 2025
· Alprazolam – Vapi in November 2025, and Hyderabad in October 2025
· Methamphetamine – Greater Noida in October 2025.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence reiterates its consistent and unwavering commitment to the fight
against drug manufacturing, trafficking and realising the goal of ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’. Drugs
pose a serious threat to public health, national security, and the socio-economic fabric of the country. As
the apex anti-smuggling agency, DRI has been leveraging intelligence-driven enforcement and
coordinated action across the country to curb the menace of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.****
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