Authorities Bust Drug Network, Seize Illegal Medicinal Stock

Authorities in Salar Ganj have arrested two individuals and seized codeine-based cough syrup and painkillers valued at several lakhs. The raid, prompted by a lead from the state drug administration, involved local police and drug inspectors, revealing an illegal pharmaceutical network linked to Royal Pharma.

Authorities in Salar Ganj have detained two suspects and confiscated codeine-based cough syrup and painkiller capsules worth several lakhs, all lacking proper documentation. This operation took place on Monday in a residential complex following a tip-off from the state's drug administration.

The contraband, connected to Royal Pharma owned by Mohammad Ali and Mohammad Aftab, was discovered alongside a luxury car with an 'MLA' sticker and secretariat pass, indicating political connections. More unauthorized medicines were found in the vehicle.

An FIR has been filed as police investigate a larger illegal drug network. Officials noted that codeine syrups and tramadol capsules are frequently abused as narcotics substitutes, prompting authorities to maintain vigilant surveillance.

(With inputs from agencies.)