New Delhi, Aug 5 (PTI) The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has busted an illegal drug manufacturing facility in Satara district of Maharashtra where psychotropic substances ‘Alprazolam’ and ‘Diazepam’ were being clandestinely manufactured for illicit trafficking, the finance ministry said on Wednesday.
The manufacturer was also apprehended at the premises. Searches at the premises resulted in the recovery of approximately 1 kg of finished Alprazolam, more than 15 kg of Alprazolam in intermediary form, and nearly 3.75 kg of Diazepam. Officers also recovered approximately 400 litres of various raw materials and reaction mixtures used in their illicit manufacture.
These illicit goods were seized under the provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985. Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused persons were involved in the illegal production and trafficking of drugs on previous occasions also, the ministry added. DRI officers apprehended the intended buyer from Pune and unearthed evidence indicating the proposed illicit transaction for further trafficking of the psychotropic substances, the ministry said. Alprazolam and Diazepam are prescription psychotropic medicines, commonly used under medical supervision for the treatment of anxiety disorders, panic attacks, insomnia, seizures and certain other neurological conditions. Owing to their sedative and dependence-forming properties, these substances are regulated under the NDPS Act, 1985. Their illicit manufacture, diversion and trafficking pose a significant public health concern, as abuse of these substances can lead to addiction, impaired cognitive functions and serious health complications. PTI JD VHI VHIThis report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
