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India seizes Rs 182cr 'Jihadi drug'

India seizes Rs 182cr 'Jihadi drug'

Indian authorities have intercepted a massive shipment of Captagon, known as the 'Jihadi drug,' worth an estimated Rs 182 crore.

The seizure, conducted under 'Operation Ragepill,' is the first major haul of the substance in the country, revealing links to Middle East smuggling networks.

The Narcotics Control Bureau uncovered the shipment tied to Syria and organized crime syndicates.

Captagon is a powerful stimulant frequently used by fighters in conflict zones to maintain alertness and suppress fear.

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Narcotics Control Bureau
Indian central law enforcement agency for combating drug trafficking and consumption
Fenethylline
Group of stereoisomers
India
Country in South Asia