In a significant crackdown on the illegal pharmaceutical trade, the Delhi Police have busted a major drug racket operating in the National Capital Region (NCR). Three individuals were arrested in connection with the racket, and authorities seized a substantial quantity of banned drugs and raw materials used in their manufacture.
Details of the Operation
The operation was carried out by a special team of the Delhi Police's Crime Branch following a tip-off about the illegal manufacturing and supply of pharmaceutical drugs. The arrests were made from different locations in the NCR, including Ghaziabad and Noida. The accused have been identified as Rajesh Kumar, a resident of Ghaziabad; Mohit Sharma, from Noida; and Vikram Singh, from Delhi.
Seized Materials
During the raids, the police recovered a large cache of banned drugs, including tramadol, alprazolam, and other psychotropic substances. Additionally, raw materials, packaging equipment, and labels used for manufacturing counterfeit medicines were seized. The estimated value of the seized items is around Rs 50 lakh.
Modus Operandi
The accused were allegedly manufacturing spurious drugs in makeshift laboratories and supplying them to local pharmacies and dealers across the NCR. They were using fake labels of well-known pharmaceutical companies to pass off their products as genuine. The drugs were being sold at prices lower than market rates to attract customers.
Legal Action
The police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. The accused are being interrogated to uncover the larger network involved in the racket. Further investigations are underway to trace other suppliers and distributors.
The Delhi Police have urged the public to be cautious while purchasing medicines and to report any suspicious activities related to the sale of pharmaceutical drugs. They have also advised pharmacies to verify the authenticity of their suppliers to prevent the circulation of counterfeit medicines.
