Telangana's 5-Day Anti-Drug Drive: 83 Industrial Units Inspected Across 8 Districts
Telangana's EAGLE Force and TG-SAFE inspected 83 units in eight districts over five days to check diversion of precursor chemicals used in synthetic drug production.
In a coordinated push to disrupt the narcotics supply chain at its source, Telangana's EAGLE Force and the Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG-SAFE) conducted a five-day statewide operation. The drive focused on preventing the diversion of precursor chemicals and controlled substances regulated under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.
Ten specialised multi-departmental teams were deployed for the field operations, comprising Deputy Superintendents of Police, Drug Inspectors, Prohibition and Excise officers, and personnel from Central Intelligence and the NCB. The teams inspected 83 URN-linked factories and industrial establishments across Medchal-Malkajgiri, Yadadri Bhongir, Sangareddy, Ranga Reddy, Hyderabad, Kamareddy, Medak, and Nalgonda districts.
Inspectors scrutinised storage practices, procurement records, and transaction details related to sensitive industrial chemicals such as Acetic Anhydride, Ephedrine, Pseudoephedrine, and Anthranilic Acid. While these substances have legitimate pharmaceutical applications, they are also sought after by illegal drug manufacturing networks. The focus was on identifying unusual purchase patterns, improper storage, and any possible diversion of controlled chemicals.
Officials emphasised that preventing the diversion of raw materials is critical to tackling synthetic drug production. The strategy is to intercept the supply chain before drugs reach the market by closely monitoring the flow of inputs.
The EAGLE Force has appealed to pharmaceutical and chemical companies to maintain proper records and adhere to regulations governing sensitive chemicals. Firms have also been urged to report any suspicious orders or activities to authorities.