In a major crackdown on illegal drug trade, the Noida police have seized a significant quantity of codeine-based cough syrup and apprehended two individuals involved in drug trafficking. The operation was conducted based on a tip-off regarding the storage and distribution of banned substances in the region.
Details of the Seizure
The police team raided a location in Noida and recovered hundreds of bottles of codeine-based cough syrup, which is often misused as a recreational drug. The estimated value of the seized contraband is in the lakhs. The two accused have been identified and are being interrogated to trace the larger network behind the illegal supply chain.
Legal Action and Investigation
An FIR has been registered under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The police are investigating the source of the cough syrup and its intended market. Preliminary inquiries suggest that the accused were supplying the syrup to local peddlers and users.
Senior police officials have emphasized their commitment to curbing drug abuse and have urged the public to report any suspicious activities. The operation is part of a broader drive to combat drug trafficking in the National Capital Region.
