DRI busts illegal Alprazolam unit of Rs 23 crore in Andhra Pradesh

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence busted a clandestine Alprazolam manufacturing facility at Atchuthapuram in Anakapalli district, seizing drugs worth over Rs 23 crore.

Based on specific intelligence, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials from Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Kakinada districts jointly conducted a coordinated operation,



apprehending eight individuals, including the mastermind, financiers, chemists and prospective buyers, an official release said on Monday.

“DRI sleuths bust clandestine Alprazolam manufacturing facility in Atchuthapuram, Alprazolam worth over Rs 24 crore seized,” said the press release, adding that over 119 kg of illicit Alprazolam was seized from the market.