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12. At the outset, some of the details available from National Institute on Drug Abuse Site would be necessary to be capsulized to understand the gravity of seized substance.

12(i) Methamphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant drug and is similar in structure to amphetamine . Due to its high potential for abuse, Methamphetamine is classified as Schedule-H drug and is available only through a prescription that cannot be repeated. Although Methamphetamine can be prescribed by a doctor its medical uses are limited and the dose that are prescribed are much lower than those typically abused.

12(ii) Methamphetamine is a white odorless, bitter tasting crystal like powder that easily dissolves in water and alcohol and is taken orally and inhaling by (sharing the powder) by needle injection or by smoking.

12(iii) Methamphetamine is a very addictive stimulant drug. It can be smoked, injected, inhaled or taken orally. It has many street names such as speed, meth and chalk. Methamphetamine Hydrochloride, the crystal form inhaled or by smoking is referred to as ice, crystal, glass and tina.

12(iv) Taking even a small amount of Methamphetamine can result in many of the same physical effects as those of other stimulants, such as cocaine and amphetamine.

12(v) Methamphetamine increases the release and blocks the brain chemical (a neurotransmitter) dopamine, leaving high levels of chemicals in brain, a common mechanism of action for most drugs of abuse.

12(vi) Methamphetamine affects the brain and creats feelings of pleasure, increases energy and elevates mood. Abuser may be addicted quickly, needing high doses more often. Adverse health affects with irregular heartbeat and increased blood pressure and variety of phychological problems. Long term abuse affect several mental disorder, memory loss and severe dental problems.

17. In a matter before the Bombay High Court (in Criminal Application No.3618 of 2010) in case of Union of India vs. Ravindran Krarapaya @ Ravi and Ors. (with Criminal Application No.5640 of 2009) in the case of Union of India vs. Xie Jing Feng @ Richard & Anr, the High Court was considering the request of Union of India for cancellation of bail of the accused granted by the Special Court.

In these matters, the officers of NCB had raided flat of the accused. They found 7 kgs of Methamphetamine and 5 kgs of Ephedrine. These contraband articles were seized and sealed under Panchnama. The accused were arrested and they were taken into custody in connection with the seizure. The statements were recorded and it was revealed that accused Xie Jing Feng dealt with export of contraband drugs and other accused, who were his employees, assisted him. The Court noted that Methamphetamine is a psychotropic substance while Ephedrine is a controlled substance. Accused were alleged to have committed offence under Section 22 and 25A of the NDPS Act.