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CBN busts MD manufacturing lab in Madhya Pradesh, seizes 31.25 kg MD powder

The Central Bureau of Narcotics' Madhya Pradesh unit busted a clandestine MD manufacturing laboratory at a nursery in Village Amla Agar and seized 31.250 kg of MD powder, the Finance Ministry said on 13 January 2026.

Summary

The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), Madhya Pradesh unit, seized 31.250 kg of the psychotropic substance MD powder and busted a clandestine manufacturing laboratory at Teerth Nursery and Farms in Village Amla Agar, the Finance Ministry said on 13 January 2026. Three persons were detained from a secluded farmhouse, and officers also recovered utensils, halogen bulbs, machinery and about 600 kg of chemicals used to make MD powder. The operation was carried out under the Nasha Mukt Bharat objective.

Key facts

Agency
Central Bureau of Narcotics, Madhya Pradesh unit
Seizure
31.250 kg MD powder; ~600 kg chemicals
Location
Teerth Nursery and Farms, Village Amla Agar
Detained
Three persons
Campaign
Nasha Mukt Bharat

Practice MCQs 1 questions

Q1 Advanced

Which agency busted a clandestine MD manufacturing lab at Village Amla Agar, seizing 31.250 kg of MD powder, in January 2026?

Show answer

Correct answer: A — Central Bureau of Narcotics

PIB (Finance): officers of the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), Madhya Pradesh Unit, carried out the operation.

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