Bhopal – In a major crackdown on drug peddling, the special court of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Bhopal, has sent a Ugandan woman—recently caught with narcotics—into judicial custody, officials confirmed.
The woman was arrested by DRI’s regional unit from Bhopal Railway Station on August 28, while she was travelling from Delhi to Mumbai with a consignment of crystal meth worth crores. Based on intelligence inputs, officers intercepted her midway before she could deliver the drugs.
Officials said the accused was produced in court and sent to Bhopal Central Jail till further orders. She was not taken on police remand, and if required, DRI officers will interrogate her inside the jail. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) assisted in the operation.
Crystal Meth: Highly Addictive & Deadly
Crystal meth—popularly known as ice or glass—is a dangerous synthetic drug made by combining substances like lithium, iodine, and acid. It is consumed by smoking, sniffing, or injecting. Experts warn that its use can severely damage the body and brain, leading to insomnia and other fatal health issues.
Third Major Seizure in 15 Days
This is the DRI’s third major strike in Bhopal within a fortnight. On August 16, officers busted a factory in Jagdishpur and seized mephedrone worth ₹92 crore. Four days later, they nabbed two smugglers from the Rajdhani Express, recovering hydroponic weed valued at ₹24 crore.
