A film producer and his associate were detained by the Madhapur police of Cyberabad on Sunday for questioning in connection with a drugs racket being operated from Hyderabad. The names of the detained filmmakers are yet to be revealed. Police sources said 20 kilos of Ephedrine, a chemical used in manufacture of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, was seized from them. This chemical is used as a major component in preparing banned drugs like Ecstasy and Ice that are consumed in rave parties worldwide. Ephedrine is not classified as a dangerous drug in India but its production and sales are restricted by government agencies. The chemical was seized from a four-wheeler hired by the film producer, who was looking out for customers to purchase it for a higher rate. The duo is being interrogated to find out from where it procured the chemical. The regulated price of Ephedrine in the country is around Rs. 1,200 a kilo, but it can fetch lakhs in international market.
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