This Article is From Aug 02, 2016

Party Drug 'Meow Meow' Worth Rs 20 Crore Seized In Delhi, 8 Arrested

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The Meow Meow drug from the consignment was first located in South Delhi. (Representational image)

New Delhi: A consignment of party drug 'Meow Meow' worth Rs 20 crore was seized by the police in Delhi today and eight people were arrested for supplying the drug.

Meow Meow or Mephredrine is either injected or inhaled or mixed in energy drinks.

The main accused, a man called Kailash from Maharashtra, is missing. The police believe he is in Dubai.

He allegedly sold the drug to people in Mumbai, Dubai, Europe and Middle East.

The role of a customs officer from Delhi, who is an inspector, is also being investigated. He has been missing for two days.

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The police first found the drug at a place in Greater Kailash in South Delhi.

Last month, drugs worth around Rs 90 lakh were seized from three persons in Gujarat allegedly linked to a Mumbai-based Nigerian drug racket.

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Meow Meow, or Mephedrone, is manufactured from plant fertilizers. The drug, which is said to raise alertness, openness and euphoria, was banned across India in February last year.
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