Archive · 6 Nov 2025
DRI Busts Illegal Alprazolam Factory in Gujarat, Seizes Rs 22 Cr Worth
Imagine the police found a secret place where people were making a type of medicine called Alprazolam, which is only supposed to be given by doctors.
They found a lot of this medicine, worth a huge amount of money, about 22 crore rupees.
They also found the ingredients and machines to make even more.
Four people were caught, including the boss who paid for it and the ones who made it.
It seems they were planning to send this medicine to another state, possibly to be mixed with a drink called toddy.
This is illegal because Alprazolam is a special drug that needs a doctor's note to get, and making or selling it without permission is against the law.
The police are working hard to stop these kinds of illegal factories.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) busted an illegal Alprazolam manufacturing unit in Gujarat's Valsad district.
Alprazolam valued at Rs 22 crore was seized, along with 9.55 kg of the finished drug, 104.15 kg of semi-finished form, and 431 kg of raw materials.
Four individuals, including financiers, manufacturers, and a drug recipient, were arrested in connection with the operation.
Preliminary investigations suggest the Alprazolam was intended for supply to Telangana, potentially for mixing in toddy.
The DRI operation, codenamed 'Operation White Cauldron', dismantled a full-scale industrial setup for drug production.
- Who
- Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI)
- What
- Busted a clandestine factory manufacturing Alprazolam, seizing Rs 22 crore worth of the substance and arresting four persons.
- When
- On Tuesday (specific date not provided), based on intelligence and conducted raid.
- Where
- Valsad district, Gujarat
- Why
- To combat illegal drug manufacturing and trafficking of psychotropic substances.
Law Enforcement
Criminals
Legality of Alprazolam Production
Law Enforcement
Alprazolam is a prescription-only psychotropic substance strictly regulated under the NDPS Act, and any activity without proper documentation or a medical license is a punishable offense.
Criminals
Operated a clandestine factory for illegal manufacturing and supply of Alprazolam without any licenses or proper documentation.
Intended Use of Alprazolam
Law Enforcement
Alprazolam is a medication used for specific medical conditions and is intended for legitimate pharmaceutical use.
Criminals
Manufactured Alprazolam intended for mixing with toddy, a local alcoholic beverage, for illicit distribution.
- Value of Seized Alprazolam
- Rs. 22 crore
- Substance Seized
- Alprazolam (finished and semi-finished forms), raw materials, and chemicals
- Quantity Seized (Finished)
- 9.55 kg
- Quantity Seized (Semi-finished)
- 104.15 kg
- Quantity Seized (Raw Materials)
- 431 kg
- Arrests Made
- 4
- Location of Factory
- Valsad district, Gujarat
- Intended Destination
- Telangana
