The Madhapur police have seized a 4-wheeler numbered AP29CC4840 on Road no. 45 in Madhapur, containing over 20 kgs of Ephedrine. Film producer Kamineni Venkateswara Rao and his associate were held for questioning.
Police believe that Tollywood personalities and politicians might be involved in what might be an inter-state racket.
Ephedrine is a chemical used in the manufacture of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances,. Banned drugs including Ecstasy and Ice contain large doses of Ephedrine. The regulated price of the substance in India is Rs. 1,200 per kg, but it can fetch lakhs of rupees in the international market.