DRI seizes around 18 kg amphetamine and MDMA in two operations; 4 arrested

Four persons have been arrested in the two cases under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.

In an intelligence-led operation, officers of DRI intercepted an Indian woman passenger at KSR Bengaluru Railway Station, who was travelling by train from New Delhi to Bengaluru and was suspected to be carrying a large quantity of contraband

Detailed examination of her baggage resulted in the recovery of seven packets containing a crystalline substance, weighing 14.9 kg (approx.), which, on preliminary testing using a field drug detection kit, indicated the presence of Amphetamine. The recovered psychotropic substance, along with the relevant packing and concealment material, was seized under the provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985, the release said.

Based on information gathered during the proceedings, DRI officers conducted a swift follow-up operation at the designated delivery location. A person who arrived at the spot to receive the baggage from the carrier was intercepted. Further follow-up action led to the interception of another person who had come to receive the contraband from the first receiver. All three persons involved in the transportation and attempted receipt of the contraband were arrested under the provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985.

In another unrelated intelligence-led operation on August 25, DRI intercepted another Indian woman passenger at Pune Junction station, who was travelling by train from Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station, Delhi, via Pune.

Detailed examination of her baggage resulted in the recovery of a white/yellow-coloured crystalline substance purported to be Amphetamine, weighing 2.53 kg ( approx.) and tablets purported to be 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), weighing 878 grams (gross). The recovered contraband was seized under the provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985, and the passenger was arrested. (ANI)