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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) achieved a major success by raiding a clandestine factory in Valsad district, Gujarat, under Operation White Cauldron.
About Operation White Cauldron
- It is a nationwide anti-narcotics operation conducted by the DRI.
- Its objective is to detect clandestine factories manufacturing psychotropic substances.
- These substances are banned under the NDPS Act, 1985.
Key Objectives
- Dismantle the synthetic drug network spread across states.
- Stop the illegal trade of chemical precursors.
- Strengthen the Government of India's Drug Free India campaign.
Recent Operation Events
- Location: Valsad, Gujarat
- Seizures:
- 9.55 kg of Alprazolam (finished form)
- 104.15 kg of Alprazolam (unfinished form)
- 431 kg of raw material; including chemicals such as p-Nitrochlorobenzene, Phosphorous Pentasulfide, Ethyl Acetate, and Hydrochloric Acid.
- Industrial-grade equipment.
- Previously, the DRI had seized a similar factory in Achyutapuram, Andhra Pradesh, in August 2025, where 119.4 kg of Alprazolam was seized.
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Also Know!
Alprazolam is a prescription medication used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. It belongs to the class of drugs called benzodiazepines, which work by producing a calming effect on the brain and nervous system.
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Significance and Impact
- Stopping the Synthetic Drug Trade: This operation dealt a major blow to illegal drug manufacturing and its spread across states.
- Improving State-Level Coordination: Coordination between various agencies enabled the rapid detection of crime networks.
- Strengthening the Drug-Free India Campaign: This action furthers the government's goals of the Drug-Free India Campaign and protects society from the threat of drugs.
Conclusion
“Operation White Cauldron” is a testament to the vigilance and efficiency of India's intelligence and enforcement agencies. This operation not only dismantled a major drug network but also made clear that the government is committed to a zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking.
What is the NDPS Act, 1985?
- Its full form is the “Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985,” which is known as the “Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985” in Hindi.
- It is a comprehensive legislation in India that aims to consolidate and amend the laws relating to narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, to impose strict controls and regulations on the illegal manufacture, possession, sale, purchase, transport, storage and consumption of these substances.
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