Investigators say the money reflected proceeds from just two days of sales. The building, officers say, had been meticulously compartmentalised to sustain the deception. As the probe widened, officers say they identified 35 accused connected to the case and have arrested seven so far. Investigators say synthetic drug manufacturers across southern India have increasingly shifted towards compounds such as 3-Chloromethcathinone (3 CMC), underlining how quickly these networks adapt to enforcement pressure. By the time we see through the facade, the damage is already widespread.”That sense of ordinariness, officers say, is the most effective camouflage of all.

Source: The Hindu January 02, 2026 16:24 UTC