In a significant operation against narcotics trafficking, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has successfully dismantled two clandestine synthetic drug-manufacturing laboratories operating within the Greater Noida region of Uttar Pradesh. The illicit facilities were discovered in the Jahanabad Kadalpur village of Gautam Buddha Nagar, marking a major success in the agency's ongoing campaign against illegal drug production.
During the coordinated raids, federal investigators seized approximately 379.74 kg of amphetamine-containing material. This haul included 4.26 kg of crystalline substances, 157.70 kg of semi-crystalline material, and 217.78 kg of liquid preparations. Additionally, the agency recovered 10 kg of pseudoephedrine along with substantial quantities of industrial chemicals, such as hydrochloric acid, acetone, toluene, sulphuric acid, and potassium permanganate, which are essential for the production of methamphetamine.
The NCB stated that the seized crystalline and semi-crystalline substances possess the potential to yield about 56 kg of finished crystalline amphetamine, carrying an estimated illicit market value of approximately ₹45 crore. Two individuals were taken into custody during the operation: Destiny Abraham Dumbiri, who identified himself as a Nigerian national, and Lallawmzuali, also known as Olivia Lalchawimawii, a resident of Mizoram.
Investigations into the background of the accused have revealed complex efforts to bypass law enforcement. Officials noted that Dumbiri had entered India in January 2020 under the name Francis Kalokoh, purportedly a national of Sierra Leone, using a tourist visa that expired in December 2020. The agency emphasized that the use of multiple aliases by drug traffickers poses a persistent challenge to investigation teams. Lallawmzuali, meanwhile, was previously arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence in March 2026 for the alleged possession of 313 grams of heroin-containing powder at Dabolim Airport in Goa and was currently out on bail.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded the NCB for the breakthrough on social media, describing the operation as a testament to the nation’s commitment to dismantling drug cartels. He highlighted that the raid aligns with the government's Vision Document on Narcotics Control 2026-2029 and the broader national goal of a drug-free India. The minister specifically praised the intelligence-led approach that allowed for the identification and closure of these clandestine production sites.
This is not the first time such facilities have been discovered in the region. In October 2024, the NCB targeted a similar laboratory in the Kasna Industrial Area of Gautam Buddha Nagar, where they seized 95.50 kg of synthetic drugs. That previous investigation had pointed to suspected ties with the Mexican cartel Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación, and resulted in the arrest of five individuals, including a Mexican national.
Following these recent arrests, the NCB has issued an urgent appeal to property owners, resident welfare associations, and local security personnel. The agency requested that any suspicious activities, such as unusual chemical odours, frequent movement of chemical drums, or unexplained storage of laboratory equipment, be reported immediately to the National Narcotics Helpline, MANAS (1933). As the investigation continues, authorities are working to uncover the full scope of the network and the destination of the manufactured substances.
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