DRI Busts Mephedrone Manufacturing Factory in Bhopal

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has successfully dismantled an illicit Mephedrone manufacturing facility in Bhopal, seizing 61.2 kg of the drug valued at ₹92 crore. The operation, named 'Operation Crystal Break', involved coordinated raids across multiple states and led to the arrest of seven key operatives linked to the drug syndicate. The factory was equipped with processing equipment and raw materials for drug production. Investigations revealed connections to international drug networks and illegal fund transfers via hawala channels.

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APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link