NCB Seizes Rs 182 Crore 'Jihadi Drug' Captagon in First Bust
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) made its first-ever seizure of 227 kilograms of Captagon, also known as the "Jihadi Drug," valued at Rs 182 crore. This significant bust was conducted under 'Operation Ragepill' and announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
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What's 'jihadi drug'? Rs 182 crore Captagon seized under Operation Ragepill
India has achieved a significant breakthrough in its fight against drug trafficking with the first-ever seizure of Captagon, dubbed the 'Jihadi drug', worth Rs 182 crore. Under 'Operation Ragepill', authorities intercepted 227.7 kg of the substance, destined for the Middle East, and arrested a foreign national. This operation underscores the government's zero-tolerance policy against narcotics.
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Read full article →What is Captagon and why is it called ‘Jihadi drug’? Explained
Captagon is the common street name historically associated with Fenethylline, a synthetic stimulant drug originally developed in the 1960s.
Read full article →In 1st Captagon Bust, 227 Kilograms Of "Jihadi Drug" Worth Rs 182 Crore Seized
The 227.7 kilograms seizure in Operation RAGEPILL carries an estimated international market value of Rs 182 crore, reflecting just how lucrative the trade has become.
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