Hyderabad: Maharashtra Police busted an interstate drug manufacturing unit operating from a farmhouse in Kohir mandal of Sangareddy district and seized mephedrone along with raw materials worth an estimated Rs 6.5 crore.
Acting on specific information, a special police team from Mumbai raided two farmhouses at Peecheryagadi Thanda under Kohir limits. Investigators found that the accused had allegedly set up a drug production facility at the location.
During the search, police uncovered laboratory-like infrastructure and equipment allegedly used for manufacturing narcotic substances. Officers also recovered around three kilograms of mephedrone and large quantities of raw materials used in its production.
Interstate drug manufacturing unit operated from farmhouse
According to investigators, the seized raw materials carry an estimated international market value of about Rs 6.5 crore. Preliminary inquiries indicated that the accused had transported the materials from Mumbai.
Police suspect the group selected the rural farmhouse location near Hyderabad to avoid surveillance and conduct operations discreetly. Investigators believe the accused manufactured drugs at the site and supplied them to Mumbai and other major cities.
The raiding team detained three individuals who were allegedly involved in the manufacturing process. Police also seized the drugs, chemicals and other materials found at the premises.
Further investigation is underway to identify additional members of the network and trace the supply chain linked to the operation.