Narcotics Bureau Busts MDMA Manufacturing Lab in Madhya Pradesh

The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) uncovered a secret MDMA production lab in Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh. One suspect was arrested following the raid on an orange orchard, which revealed 80.96 kg of chemicals and necessary equipment for illicit drug manufacturing. Further contraband was found buried nearby.

The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) has dismantled a clandestine lab producing MDMA, a potent psychotropic drug, in a deserted region of Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur district.

Authorities apprehended one individual related to this operation after raiding an orange orchard near Kharkheda village in Garoth tehsil, following a tip-off.

The raid yielded 80.96 kg of chemicals and laboratory equipment sufficient for monthly production of over 50 kg of MDMA powder, along with additional contraband hidden nearby, leading to the arrest under the NDPS Act.

(With inputs from agencies.)