Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Drug bust in Ankleshwar: Rs 30 lakh Mephedrone seized
In Ankleshwar, Gujarat, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) raided a house and found a lot of illegal drugs called Mephedrone worth Rs 30 lakh.
They also found chemicals and equipment that suggested the people living there were planning to make even more drugs.
Three people, including a chemical engineer and two chemistry graduates, were arrested.
They were taken to court and will be in DRI custody until Thursday.
The DRI believes this was a big operation to make and sell drugs, but the accused might have different reasons for what they were doing.
DRI seized Mephedrone drugs worth Rs 30 lakh in Ankleshwar, Gujarat.
Three individuals, including a chemical engineer, were arrested during the raid.
The accused were produced in court and remanded to DRI custody until Thursday.
Chemicals and apparatus for drug production were found, indicating expansion plans.
The raid was conducted based on special intelligence input.
- Who
- Aman Mandal, Bittu Patel, Abhishek Yadav
- What
- Seizure of Mephedrone drugs and arrest of three individuals
- When
- Tuesday night
- Where
- Ankleshwar, Gujarat
- Why
- To prevent the expansion of drug production and distribution
Law Enforcement Perspective
Accused's Perspective
Nature of the Operation
Law Enforcement Perspective
The DRI views the operation as a significant drug manufacturing and distribution network that posed a threat to public health and safety.
Accused's Perspective
The accused may argue that their activities were for personal use or that they were coerced into involvement.
Evidence and Intent
Law Enforcement Perspective
The DRI presents the seized chemicals and apparatus as evidence of intent to expand drug production, indicating a large-scale operation.
Accused's Perspective
The accused might claim that the chemicals were for legitimate purposes or that the evidence was misinterpreted.
- Location
- Ankleshwar, Gujarat
- Drug Seized
- Mephedrone
- Estimated Value
- Rs 30 lakh
- Arrested Individuals
- Aman Mandal, Bittu Patel, Abhishek Yadav
- Agency Involved
- Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI)
- Custody Duration
- Till Thursday afternoon