Bengaluru: NCB seizes banned drugs worth Rs 1.4 Cr; Two arrested


Team Udayavani, Mar 13, 2022, 2:03 PM IST

Bengaluru: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) seized Pseudoephedrine worth Rs 1.4 crore and arrested two persons on  Sunday, March 13 in Bengaluru.

Pseudoephedrine is a controlled substance in India and it is illegally exported as it is the main ingredient used to make Methamphetamine (meth), a highly addictive stimulant drug.

Based on specific intelligence, officers of NCB, Bengaluru Zonal Unit intercepted an outbound parcel at a courier centre in Bengaluru on Friday night.

The parcel was destined for New Zealand and on thorough examination of the consignment it was found to contain 50 spools of metallic yarn. Each spool was concealed with powdery contraband of around 40 grams.

On examination, the powdery content was found to be Pseudoephedrine, a controlled substance under the NDPS Act.

In total 1.970 kg of Pseudoephedrine was seized from 50 spools.

In a swift follow up action two persons were apprehended. One was Indian and another South African national. Both have accepted their role in drug trafficking, the NCB officials said.

“By arresting the said two persons by officers of NCB, Bengaluru has effectively neutralised a drug syndicate which was operating in a unique and systematic manner,” Amit Gharwate, Zonal Director, NCB said.

(With inputs from IANS)

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