Police Bust Drug Lab in Maharashtra, Seize ₹2.42 Crore Worth of Mephedrone
A 29-year-old chemistry postgraduate was arrested in Palghar for manufacturing the synthetic drug, with investigations underway to trace accomplices and supply networks.
- Authorities raided a residential building in Boisar, Palghar district, uncovering a drug manufacturing operation involving mephedrone (MD).
- Approximately 1.2 kg of the synthetic drug, along with raw materials and equipment, was seized, valued at ₹2.42 crore.
- Aman Murad, a 29-year-old MSc Chemistry graduate, was arrested at the scene and charged under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
- Preliminary investigations suggest Murad used his chemistry expertise to produce the drugs and may be linked to a larger drug network.
- Police are actively searching for four accomplices and investigating the source of raw materials and potential distribution points.
Hindustan Times 
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