CHENNAI – 12 Nov, 2026 Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) dismantles clan lab (clandestine laboratory) of mephedrone (md) in Mau, Uttar Pradesh; Seizes 11.7 kg mephedrone, precursor chemicals and laboratory equipment; arrests two suspects under Operation Vajra 3.0.
The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) conducted a significant operation against an interstate drug synthetic network and busted a clandestine laboratory manufacturing Mephedrone (MD) in the Tajopur Industrial Area, Mau, Uttar Pradesh under its Operation Vajra 3.0.
Acting on specific intelligence developed by the CBN MP Unit, a joint team of CBN MP Unit and CBN UP Unit conducted a coordinated operation on 08.11.2026 and successfully identified and busted an active clandestine synthetic drug manufacturing facility.
The operation led to the recovery of 11.7 kg mephedrone (MD) at different stages of processing. The team also seized 20.9 kg 2-bromo-4-methylpropiophenone, a key precursor used in the manufacture of Mephedrone, along with 3.5 kg acetic anhydride and approximately 119.9 kg/L of various chemicals, solvents and processing reagents, including dichloromethane, hydrochloric acid, sodium bicarbonate, sodium chloride and organic amines.
Mephedrone seized at different stages of production