Opulent Mansion Unveils Codeine Cough Syrup Racket Scandal

An Enforcement Directorate raid on a lavish Lucknow mansion linked to a former police constable has unveiled a codeine-based cough syrup racket. The mansion's funds are under scrutiny, revealing ties with a larger illegal drug network. Arrests of key figures and extensive syrup seizures mark the ongoing investigation.

In a stunning discovery, an opulent mansion in Lucknow has become the focal point of a significant codeine-laced cough syrup scandal following a raid by the Enforcement Directorate. The home's elaborate interiors and luxury items have authorities investigating potential illicit funding, shedding light on a tangled web of drug distribution.

The lavish residence, linked to former police constable Alok Pratap Singh, underscores the complexity of the illegal syrup network spanning Uttar Pradesh and beyond. Singh's arrest exposes his associations with notorious figures in the codeine trade, revealing connections that infiltrate policing and political avenues.

The crackdown, led by a Special Investigation Team established by the state government, has already resulted in multiple arrests and the seizure of vast quantities of illegal syrup. As investigations delve into financial transactions and cross-border smuggling, authorities continue to unravel the intricate network of this drug syndicate.

(With inputs from agencies.)