Cherlapally drug bust: NCB probes Vijay Voleti's racket

Hyderabad: Investigation into the Cherlapally drug bust revealed that the prime accused, Vijay Voleti, reportedly sold 1 kilogram of Methylenedioxy Methamphetamine (MD drug) priced at a staggering Rs 50 lakhs.

Indeed, Vijay was identified as the mastermind operating from Cherlapally Industrial Area (MIDC). Prima facie intelligence suggested Vijay had been successfully manufacturing and selling drugs for the last decade. “The gang used advanced equipment and chemicals to manufacture MD drugs (Methylenedioxy Methamphetamine) on an industrial scale, supplying narcotics across India and abroad,” said the Maharashtra Police.

Even more, it also came to light that the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has launched a preliminary investigation against the company over eight months prior to this bust.  The Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar (MBVV) Police of Thane district, Maharashtra, conducted a raid in the Cherlapally Industrial Area (MIDC), resulting in the seizure of a staggering 32,000 litres of raw materials used to produce narcotics. According to sources, this sophisticated inter-state drug syndicate has potential international links, now drawing the focus of the premier national anti-drug agency.

Further, the investigation began with the seizure of 200 grams of drugs worth Rs 25 lakhs in Thane. However, meticulous detective work revealed the supply chain was leading to a much larger source. The raid on the industrial unit revealed a highly sophisticated setup with advanced equipment, all cleverly concealed under the legitimate façade of a chemical business.

So far, 13 accused, including key manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors, have been arrested.  Investigation by the Maharashtra police revealed that the masterminds had established a vast and complex network, making it exceptionally challenging for authorities to trace the operation back to its source. The factory was cleverly disguised as a legitimate chemical unit within the industrial estate.