Narcotics Seized in Maharashtra: Police Recover Rs 13.3 Crore Worth of Alprazolam Crystals and Raw Materials

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Police in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, have made a significant seizure of narcotics, recovering Alprazolam crystals and raw materials worth a staggering Rs 13.3 crore from a hired tempo. The seizure, which took place on Wednesday evening, was the result of a tip-off received by senior police officers, leading to the Shrirampur police laying a trap to catch the tempo. The driver, Mininath Rashinkar, was arrested and remanded in police custody till May 20.

Key Takeaways:

  • The police seized 69.7 kg of Alprazolam crystals, a psychotropic substance, from seven gunny bags, and 338 kg of raw materials for producing the same from 14 gunny bags.
  • The raw materials were meant for crystal production, confirmed by forensic specialists who analyzed the substances.
  • The driver, Mininath Rashinkar, was contacted by a Pune-based individual to transport the goods to a location near Shrirampur, where another person was supposed to meet him and take the goods to an undisclosed location.
  • The seizure was made under Sections 8, 22, and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.
  • The case has been registered at the Shrirampur City police station, with SDO Basavraj Shivpuje investigating the case.

Statistics:

  • 69.7 kg of Alprazolam crystals were seized from seven gunny bags.
  • 338 kg of raw materials for producing Alprazolam crystals were seized from 14 gunny bags.
  • The total value of the seized narcotics is Rs 13.3 crore.

Sources:

  • Times of India
  • Shrirampur City police station report
  • Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985