Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Chemistry PhD Mastermind in Alprazolam Racket Busted
Imagine some people were making a dangerous drug called alprazolam illegally.
A clever scientist with a PhD in chemistry helped them make it in secret factories.
They then sold the drug to places where people drink toddy, a type of alcoholic beverage, in different states.
The police found the factories and arrested the people involved, including the scientist and others who helped transport and sell the drug.
The investigation started after some young people shared information about drug use, which helped the police catch the criminals.
A Chemistry PhD holder was a key player in the illegal manufacturing of 100 kg of alprazolam.
The drug was produced in two factories in Maharashtra and supplied to toddy compounds in Telangana and Karnataka.
Police arrested multiple individuals involved, including the PhD holder, prime accused, and transporters.
The factories were illegally manufacturing alprazolam without government permission.
The investigation started after reports of adulterated toddy in Kamareddy district, leading to information from youth.
- Who
- Amar Singh Deshmukh, Prasad Kadere, Vishwanath, Choudary Shabbir Ali, Parmeshwar Vijay Bardale, Swamy Goud, and M Laxman Goud.
- What
- An inter-state drug racket involving the illegal manufacturing and distribution of alprazolam.
- When
- The raid was conducted after receiving information that the drug preparation was in stage 5.
- Where
- Maharashtra, Telangana, and Karnataka.
- Why
- To manufacture and distribute alprazolam for illicit purposes.
- Drug Name
- Alprazolam
- Quantity Seized
- 100 kg
- Factories Location
- Maharashtra (Ahilyanagar and Satara)
- Key Figure
- Amar Singh Deshmukh (PhD in Chemistry)
- Prime Accused
- Prasad Kadere
- Supplied to
- Toddy compounds in Telangana and Karnataka