After conducting search operations at Andheri (E) in Mumbai, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Mumbai on Monday seized two kilograms of Pseudoephedrine.
The parcel was booked at Nagpur on 29 April and was destined for Toongabbie in Australia. A team of NCB Mumbai left for Nagpur to trace the sender of the parcel.
“The parcel was booked at Nagpur on 29 April and was destined to Toongabbie in Australia. One team of NCB Mumbai has been dispatched to Nagpur for searching the sender of the parcel. We have registered a criminal offence in the matter and are probing further,” an official said.
“Pseudoephedrine is a stimulant, but it is well known for shrinking swollen nasal mucous membranes, so it is often used as a decongestant. It reduces tissue hyperemia, edema, and nasal congestion commonly associated with colds or allergies. Pseudoephedrine is used for the manufacture of Psychotropic Substances like Amphetamines and Methamphetamines,” said an NCB official.
The drug was hidden in a consignment of kitchen appliances that was destined to Toongabbie. Earlier Narcotics Control Bureau had arrested one person from Mumbai and Goa and seized multiple drugs like amphetamine, LSD, cocaine, heroin, mephedrone and ecstasy.
