NCB seizes 39.47 kg of Alprazolam, three arrested
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Hyderabad has seized 39.47 kg of Alprazolam and arrested three individuals involved in an illegal manufacturing and trafficking network. The operation, conducted on May 15, led to the recovery of a significant amount of cash suspected to be proceeds from drug sales. Investigations revealed that one of the accused had been clandestinely producing Alprazolam for an extended period.
- ▪The NCB seized 39.47 kg of Alprazolam and ₹85.36 lakh in cash during an operation.
- ▪Three individuals were arrested, including a 49-year-old alleged supplier who confessed to manufacturing the drug.
- ▪The investigation indicated that the trafficking network had transacted nearly 150 kg of Alprazolam over the past five years.
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The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Hyderabad, busted an alleged illegal Alprazolam manufacturing and trafficking network and seized 39.470 kg of the psychotropic substance along with ₹85.36 lakh in cash during an operation carried out on Friday (May 15).Three persons were arrested in connection with the case after officials intercepted two four-wheelers near Kalakunta Colony in Siddipet while an alleged illegal exchange of Alprazolam was underway.According to NCB officials, two accused, aged 48 and 30, were apprehended at the spot.
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