# DRI seizes 2 lakh tablets, arrests 3 in Nigeria-bound tramadol racket 2026-08-10T17:48:21+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted an alleged illegal export network and seized 2 lakh opioid tablets from a consignment at the Mumbai Air Cargo Complex. One lakh Tramadol Hydrochloride and 1 lakh Tapentadol tablets, declared as Pregabalin capsules, were bound for Nigeria. Three key accused, the exporter, supplier-coordinator and clandestine manufacturer, were arrested. Investigations revealed the tablets were secretly made at a factory in Ambernath, packed in plain cartons, and repacked at a warehouse near the airport. DRI also seized tablet compression machinery and raw materials. Tramadol is scheduled under the NDPS Act, while Tapentadol is regulated under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. ## Coverage - freepressjournal.in - deccanherald.com Tags: DRI, drug bust, illegal export, Mumbai, NDPS Act, Tramadol Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/dri-busts-drug-ring-seizes-2-lakh-tramadol-tablets-at-mumbai-air-cargo/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/dri-busts-drug-ring-seizes-2-lakh-tramadol-tablets-at-mumbai-air-cargo/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.