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In a major breakthrough against interstate synthetic drug trafficking syndicate, the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), Madhya Pradesh Unit has dismantled a sophisticated Mephedrone (MD) manufacturing laboratory in Pune, Maharashtra, and arrested the two chief conspirators of the syndicate from Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) and Jodhpur (Rajasthan) under Operation Vajra . The operation was carried out by the Preventive Branch, Office of the Deputy Narcotics Commissioner, CBN, Neemuch , on the basis of specific intelligence.
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The operation was carried out by the Preventive Branch of which office?
Office of the Deputy Narcotics Commissioner, CBN, Neemuch; The operation was carried out by the Preventive Branch of this office.
Consider the following statements regarding Operation Vajra: 1. The operation was conducted between 15th-20th July 2026. 2. Two masterminds were arrested from Ujjain and Jodhpur under Operation Vajra. 3. The CBN, Madhya Pradesh Unit, busted a high-tech MD manufacturing lab in Mumbai. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because the operation was conducted between 1st-10th July 2026. Statement 2 is correct as it directly quotes from the source. Statement 3 is incorrect because the lab was busted in Pune, not Mumbai.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The CBN Neemuch intercepted a passenger bus at Mandsaur and seized 8.17 kg Mephedrone. Statement-II: This seizure led to the detection of an illicit laboratory at Thavlay, Mhow, resulting in the seizure of 43.82 kg Mephedrone, 261.32 kg precursor chemicals, and advanced manufacturing equipments. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement-I is correct because the CBN Neemuch did intercept a passenger bus at Mandsaur. Statement-II explains why this seizure was significant, as it led to the detection of an illicit laboratory and further seizures.