MP: 6.6 Kg Amphetamine Seized Passenger Arrested

(MENAFN- IANS) Bhopal, Nov 10 (IANS) The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 6.642 kg of amphetamine and arrested a passenger travelling by bus from Delhi to Bhopal after intercepting him based on specific intelligence, the agency said on Tuesday. The passenger was intercepted by DRI officers on November 5.

During the examination of his luggage, officials recovered three silver-coloured plastic packets containing a crystalline white substance concealed inside his bag.

Field testing of the seized substance using an NDPS field test kit confirmed the presence of amphetamine, a psychotropic substance covered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.

The contraband, weighing 6.642 kg, was subsequently seized under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act, and the passenger was arrested under the law, according to a statement issued by the DRI.

Further investigation revealed that the accused was already out on bail in another NDPS case registered by Bengaluru Police, indicating his alleged involvement in repeated drug trafficking activities, the agency said.

The DRI said the recovery was made following intelligence inputs and described the operation as part of its efforts to curb the illegal narcotics trade.

"DRI remains committed to dismantling drug trafficking networks through intelligence-led enforcement and sustained action against those involved in the illicit narcotics trade," the statement said.

The agency is continuing its investigation to establish the source of the seized amphetamine, its intended destination and possible links of the arrested passenger to a wider drug trafficking network.

Notably, amphetamine is a psychotropic substance regulated under the NDPS Act, which provides for stringent action against offences involving the production, possession, transportation and trafficking of prohibited narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.

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