DRI busts major synthetic drug syndicate in NCR

In one of the largest recent operations against synthetic drug chains, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted a major narcotics production and distribution syndicate of the National Capital Region in a coordinated raid carried out from October 21 to 23, 2025.

- NARESH BISWANI

Based on definite intelligence, DRI officials searched a secret methamphetamine production unit at a remote farmhouse in the vicinity of high-rise residential towers in Greater Noida. During the search, 11.40 kg of amphetamine and 110.923 kg of precursor chemicals for its production were seized.

In parallel, the key handler of the syndicate was arrested from his Gurugram residence, where 1.33 kg of amphetamine was also seized.