According to a press note issued on Monday, the action follows a major crackdown on an illicit alprazolam manufacturing network operating from Gummadidala. HYDERABAD: The Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) Task Force has frozen properties worth Rs 6.88 crore belonging to six key accused in the illegal manufacture and sale of alprazolam-laced toddy. The officials estimated the market value of these assets to be about Rs 33 crore. Investigations revealed that the prime accused, managing partners of Stanchem Chemicals, acquired Sai Priya Chemicals for a declared Rs 1.2 crore, while actually routing Rs 7.26 crore generated from illicit sale of alprazolam. The forfeited assets, confirmed by the Competent Authority (SAFEMA) in Chennai, through orders dated July 2, 2025 and February 20, 2026, include properties of eight accused.

Source: Indian Express February 24, 2026 03:39 UTC