DRI Seizes Over 9 Kg Of Methamphetamine In Major Crackdown On Synthetic Drug Trafficking In Bhopal, 1 Arrested

In a major operation in Bhopal, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized over 9 kilograms of methamphetamine and arrested an individual at the Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) on October 20, 2026. The drugs were concealed in salwar suit packets inside two mid-sized trolley bags belonging to an Indian male passenger traveling from Delhi to Bengaluru.

The DRI intercepted the passenger upon the bus's arrival at the ISBT, where an examination of his baggage led to the recovery of the illicit substance. Field testing confirmed the presence of methamphetamine in the recovered material, leading to the arrest of the passenger under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.

This significant seizure highlights DRI's ongoing efforts to disrupt the trafficking of synthetic drugs through the country's inter-city transport networks. Recent major operations by the DRI have resulted in the seizure of large quantities of synthetic drugs, including 231.8 kg of meth tablets suspected to have been smuggled from Myanmar and 137 kg of suspected crystal methamphetamine intended for onward smuggling to Sri Lanka.

These operations underscore the growing threat of synthetic narcotics in India and DRI's commitment to dismantling narcotics trafficking networks and preventing these dangerous drugs from reaching illicit markets.