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Nagpur: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Wednesday intercepted two young men allegedly carrying 3kg of amphetamine, valued at approximately Rs2.4 crore. The two carriers, both around 25 years old, were travelling on a private bus with the contraband concealed in their suitcases. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Nagpur | Silver Rate in Nagpur | Bank Holidays in Nagpur | Public Holidays in Nagpur | Petrol Price in Nagpur | Diesel Price in Nagpur | CNG Price in Nagpur | LPG Price in Nagpur Stay updated with the latest Nagpur news.
The two men travelled from Delhi to Bhopal before changing buses to reach Nagpur, according to preliminary information. The operation was carried out near Bhagimari toll naka on Nagpur-Saoner highway. From Nagpur, they were allegedly planning to travel to Bengaluru, where they were supposed to hand over the drug consignment to an unidentified receiver. The DRI had reportedly been tracking the movements of the two suspected carriers from Delhi. After monitoring the duo’s journey across multiple cities, the intelligence agency laid a trap near Bhagimari toll naka and intercepted the private bus in which they were travelling. The identity of the intended recipient and the source of the amphetamine are yet to be established. The DRI is investigating the wider network behind the consignment, including the suspected suppliers, intended recipients and possible connections to an interstate drug trafficking operation. Download the TOI App.