What happened: DRI intercepted an export and seized concealed psychotropic tablets
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) conducted a week-long intelligence-led crackdown on illicit manufacture and transnational trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. DRI uncovered an organised network involved in the clandestine manufacture, concealment and attempted export of **Tramadol Hydrochloride tablets** (a scheduled psychotropic substance) to African countries, with the specific interception involving an export bound for **Nigeria**.
Key interception details: Mumbai Air Cargo Complex on 02.08.26
On **02.08.26**, DRI officers intercepted an export consignment at the **Mumbai Air Cargo Complex**. The exporter had declared the consignment as containing **Pregabalin capsules (300 mg)**, but detailed examination led to the recovery and seizure of concealed psychotropic tablets.
Recovered items and quantities
DRI recovered and seized the following from the export consignment:
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