In a substantial crackdown on illicit drug trade, authorities in the outskirts of Hyderabad confiscated narcotics valued at almost Rs 9 crore subsequent to a raid on a suspected production facility on March 21.

The operation, orchestrated with intelligence provided by Interpol, aimed at a factory suspected of churning out banned substances in IDA Bollaram.

During the meticulously strategized raid conducted at PSN Medicare Private Limited Company, law enforcement unearthed a covert operation engaged in the synthesis of proscribed drugs.

The haul comprised a significant amount of 90 kilograms of mephedrone, a highly potent substance frequently employed in illegal narcotics.

The breakthrough operation also culminated in the apprehension of Kasturi Reddy Nallapodi, a pivotal figure purportedly orchestrating drug production and global trafficking endeavors for over a decade.

Nallapodi faces allegations of coordinating the shipment of narcotics abroad, employing duplicitous tactics such as embedding drugs within cigarette cartons.

Furthermore, authorities suspect that the distribution network might have extended locally, prompting concerns regarding the prevalence of drug trafficking within Hyderabad itself.

Inquiries are ongoing to ascertain the scope of domestic dissemination and any affiliated networks.

The international implications of the seizure are profound, with the PSN company being identified as a significant purveyor of drugs to numerous countries. The successful dismantlement of this drug syndicate underscores the significance of international collaboration in combating cross-border organized crime.