National Current Affairs
Operation Sahyadri Checkmate launched by DRI
- 29 Jan 2026
- 1 min read
Why in News?
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) conducted a major operation under the codename “Operation Sahyadri Checkmate” in the Sahyadri ranges.
Key Points
- Operation: The DRI launched Operation to disrupt clandestine drug production networks in the remote Sahyadri forest region.
- Location: Hidden mobile methamphetamine (mephedrone) lab in Sahyadri ranges, disguised as a poultry farm.
- Seizure: 21.912 kg of mephedrone and 71.5 kg of raw materials capable of producing ~15 kg of drugs.
- Market Value: Estimated illicit value of ₹55 crore.
- Strategy: Combination of intelligence‑led surveillance and late-night interception.
- National Security: Prevents organised drug trafficking, protects public health, and disrupts criminal networks.
- The operation demonstrates the critical role of DRI in safeguarding national security.
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