CBN busts mephedrone lab in Pune under 'Operation Vajra'
The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) Madhya Pradesh Unit dismantled a high-tech mephedrone (MD) manufacturing laboratory in Pune and arrested two masterminds from Ujjain and Jodhpur under 'Operation Vajra', it said on 13 July 2026.
Summary
The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) Madhya Pradesh Unit dismantled a sophisticated mephedrone (MD) manufacturing laboratory in Pune, Maharashtra, and arrested the syndicate's two chief conspirators from Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) and Jodhpur (Rajasthan) under 'Operation Vajra', the Finance Ministry said on 13 July 2026. The operation, run by the Preventive Branch of CBN Neemuch between 1 and 10 July 2026, seized machinery, precursor chemicals and laboratory equipment, and the accused were arrested under the NDPS Act, 1985. The case continues a probe begun in February 2026, when CBN seized 8.17 kg of mephedrone from a bus at Mandsaur and later 43.82 kg from a lab at Thavlay, Mhow.
Key facts
- Operation
- Operation Vajra, CBN Madhya Pradesh Unit (Neemuch)
- Lab busted
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Arrests
- Two masterminds, from Ujjain and Jodhpur
- Period
- 1–10 July 2026
- Law
- NDPS Act, 1985
- Earlier
- Feb 2026: 8.17 kg MD at Mandsaur; 43.82 kg at Thavlay, Mhow
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Under 'Operation Vajra' in July 2026, the Central Bureau of Narcotics dismantled a mephedrone manufacturing lab in which city?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Pune
The lab was in Pune, Maharashtra; the two masterminds were arrested from Ujjain and Jodhpur.