Bhopal, August 30 (TNA) In a breakthrough against the illegal diversion and trafficking of psychotropic medicines, the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) MP Unit, acting on specific intelligence developed by CBN, Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh Unit.
Acting upon specific intelligence regarding the movement of a massive illicit consignment of psychotropic medicines along the Punjab–Himachal Pradesh corridor, a specialised preventive team of the CBN MP Unit mounted sustained surveillance and strategically positioned itself on the Chandigarh–Baddi interstate route, under Operation Vajra 2.0 on 27-28 August 2026.
The operation resulted in the seizure of a massive consignment of 66,79,980 psychotropic tablets, comprising Alprazolam, Tramadol, Nitrazepam and Clonazepam, which was being transported without the requisite statutory documentation. One person has been arrested, and one SML Isuzu Sartaj truck has been seized.
After maintaining overnight vigilance, on 27.08.2026, the team intercepted a suspicious SML Isuzu Sartaj truck bearing Uttar Pradesh registration and shifted it to a secure location for a detailed search.
A thorough carton-by-carton examination of the cargo led to the discovery of 120 master cartons containing controlled psychotropic substances. The consignment comprised Alprazolam, Tramadol, Nitrazepam and Clonazepam tablets, with a total quantity of 66,79,980 tablets.
Preliminary examination revealed several deliberate measures apparently adopted to conceal the illicit supply chain and evade regulatory tracking. Batch numbers, manufacturing dates and expiry dates had been erased from a substantial quantity of blister strips and boxes.
Further, substantial quantities of medicines bearing the marking “Not to be sold in Punjab Haryana State” were found being transported into the region without valid supporting documents such as invoices, bills, or E-way bills.