DRI busts a big clandestine synthetic drug manufacturing laboratory in Uttar Pradesh; seizes approx. 1,100 kg drugs and precursor chemicals; two arrested

India, Oct. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

In a major crackdown on illicit synthetic drug manufacturing in the country, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) busted a big clandestine drug manufacturing laboratory operating in a remote village in Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh. The operation led to the massive seizure of approximately 1,100 kg drugs and precursor chemicals, along with manufacturing equipment. Two persons have been arrested in connection with the case.

Acting on specific intelligence, a large team of DRI officers, with operational assistance from UP ATS, launched a coordinated operation at the suspected premises in the early hours of 29th October 2026. The search of the premises revealed a well-...