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The Times of India

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Customs arrest businessman and CHA trying to export drugs in Mumbai

Customs officials apprehended a businessman and a clearing agent in Mumbai for attempting to export a controlled chemical, 1-Boc-4-Piperidone, without the necessary no objection certificate. The duo, arrested under the NDPS Act, were subsequently remanded to judicial custody. This precursor chemical is vital in the synthesis of synthetic drugs, highlighting the seriousness of the alleged offense.

15 Apr 2026 1:05 pm