Jodhpur, Apr 26 (PTI) The Anti-Narcotics Task Force of Rajasthan Police on Sunday busted an illegal MD drug manufacturing unit and arrested six accused after an exchange of fire here, officials said.
ANTF IG Vikas Kumar said that under the ‘Operation Vishgrahan’, the team recovered 176.63 kg of MD raw material, with an estimated market value of around Rs 90 crore, from the factory premises.
He said that it was the largest quantity of such material seized by the ANTF.
The manufacturing unit was being operated from a field in Loonavpura village.
The team approached the site in a tractor-trolley and launched a raid at around 3.30 am. The accused opened fire while attempting to escape, leading to a brief exchange of fire, the officials said.
One suspect suffered a bullet injury in the leg, while another sustained a fracture during the escape attempt.
The officials said that efforts are ongoing to track down other suspects who fled during the raid.
No police personnel were injured in the exchange, while two accused sustained leg injuries after falling during the action.
Initial findings suggest the unit could be part of a wider interstate narcotics network, with further interrogation of the arrested individuals expected to shed light on supply chains and possible national or international links, they said. PTI COR SDA APL APL
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