**Executive Summary**
The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), Madhya Pradesh, conducted an operation leading to the seizure of 31.250 kg of MD powder and the busting of a clandestine drug manufacturing laboratory in Village Amla Agar. Three individuals were detained, and the investigation is ongoing to dismantle the entire drug trafficking network. This operation contributes to the national objective of “Nasha Mukt Bharat.” The report was last updated on 13 JAN 2026 7:40 PM.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Seizure and Arrests:**
* 31.250 kg of psychotropic substance MD powder seized.
* Three persons detained from a farmhouse located 3.5 km from the main road.
* All three accused persons have been arrested under the NDPS Act.
* **Illicit Laboratory Discovery:**
* A fully functional illicit laboratory was found on the premises.
* Various utensils, halogen bulbs, and machinery used in MD powder synthesis were recovered.
* **Chemical Recovery:**
* Approximately 600 kilograms of various chemicals used for MD powder manufacture were recovered from a Mahindra Bolero Pickup.
* **Investigation Status:**
* Further investigation is underway to dismantle the entire drug manufacturing and trafficking network.
* Two of the arrested persons were themselves engaged in large-scale manufacturing of MD powder.
* The accused persons had sufficient chemicals to manufacture approximately 250–300 kilogram of MD powder.
* **Vehicle Seized**
* Vehicle used for trafficking the psychotropic substance has also been seized.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN)**
* **Impact:** Reinforces CBN's commitment to combat drug trafficking and illicit drug manufacturing. It strengthens their mission to make India drug-free by targeting and dismantling narcotics networks.
* **Action Required:** Continue the investigation to dismantle the entire drug manufacturing and trafficking network.
**Stakeholder: The Public/Community**
* **Impact:** The operation reduces the availability of illicit drugs in the community, addressing the grave threat posed by illegal drug operations and working towards a safer, drug-free environment.
* **Action Required:** Remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to drug manufacturing or trafficking to the authorities.
**Stakeholder: Accused Persons**
* **Impact:** Arrested and will be prosecuted under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act.
* **Action Required:** Face legal proceedings.
Key Entities Referenced
NDPS Act, 1985: The primary law under which the arrests were made and items seized in relation to the MD manufacturing lab bust.
Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN): The agency that conducted the operation to bust the MD manufacturing lab.
Madhya Pradesh: The state where the Central Bureau of Narcotics conducted the operation.
Nasha Mukt Bharat: The national objective being pursued, aimed at making India drug-free.
Ministry of Finance
Madhya Pradesh Central Bureau of Narcotics
(CBN) busts MD manufacturing lab with record
seizure of 31.250 kg of MD powder
प्रव तथ: 13 JAN 2026 7:40PM by PIB Delhi
In pursuit of the national objective of “Nasha Mukt Bharat”, officers of the Central Bureau of
Narcotics (CBN), Madhya Pradesh Unit carried out a major enforcement operation resulting in the
seizure of a massive consignment of 31.250 kilogram of psychotropic substance MD powder and the
busting of a clandestine drug manufacturing laboratory.
Acting upon specific and credible intelligence, a coordinated team of officers from CBN conducted a
strategic raid at Teerth Nursery and Farms, Village Amla Agar. During the operation, three persons
were detained from a double-storeyed farmhouse, located in a secluded area approximately 3.5
kilometre away from the main road, clearly indicating an attempt to conceal illegal activities.
A thorough search of the premises led to the recovery of 31.250 kg MD powder from a bag inside the
house. Upon sustained questioning, the detained persons disclosed that the recovered psychotropic
substance had been manufactured clandestinely by them. They further revealed that a fully functional
illicit laboratory had been set up in one of the rooms situated within the nursery premises.
Pursuant to this disclosure, officers recovered various utensils, halogen bulbs and machinery used in
the synthesis of MD powder. Further search of a Mahindra Bolero Pickup, parked near the entrance of
the premises, resulted in the recovery of approximately 600 kilograms of various chemicals used for the
manufacture of MD powder. All seized items were taken into custody under the relevant provisions of the
NDPS Act, 1985. The vehicle used for trafficking the psychotropic substance has also been seized.During interrogation, it was revealed that two of the arrested persons were themselves engaged in
large-scale manufacturing of MD powder. They further disclosed that they had sufficient chemicals
available (except one essential precursor) to manufacture approximately 250–300 kilogram of MD
powder, highlighting the grave threat posed by the illegal operation.
All three accused persons have been arrested under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act, and
further investigation is underway to dismantle the entire drug manufacturing and trafficking network
from top to bottom.
The Central Bureau of Narcotics reiterates its unwavering commitment to combat drug trafficking and
illicit drug manufacturing and remains resolute in its mission to make India drug-free by relentlessly
targeting and dismantling narcotics networks across the country.
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