CBN busts mephedrone lab in UP's Mau under Operation Vajra 3.0

The Central Bureau of Narcotics dismantled a clandestine mephedrone manufacturing lab in Mau, Uttar Pradesh on November 8, 2026, under Operation Vajra 3.0. Authorities seized 11.7 kg of mephedrone, 20.9 kg of precursor chemicals, and full lab infrastructure. Two persons were arrested under the NDPS Act. In 2026, CBN has now busted six such labs total.