Over 77,500 sedative tablets, 170 cough syrup bottles seized in Hyderabad, two arrested
Hyderabad police arrested two individuals for the illegal possession and sale of over 77,000 sedative tablets and cough syrup bottles. The investigation revealed that these prescription drugs were being sold to youngsters for intoxicating purposes rather than medical use.
Why it matters
This highlights the growing issue of prescription drug abuse and the illicit trade of controlled substances in urban areas.
Two persons were arrested by the Hyderabad Police’s CCS Special Crime team in coordination with the Habib Nagar police for allegedly possessing and selling large quantities of prescription sedative tablets and cough syrup without authorisation. The operation resulted in the seizure of 77,700 tablets and 170 bottles of cough syrup, collectively valued at around ₹10 lakh.
The arrested were identified as Mohammed Sarwar alias Rahim (30), a driver from Mangar Basti in Afzal Sagar, Mallepally, and Mohammed Rabbani (32), a band master from Afzal Sagar, Mallepally. Police said six other suspects, identified as Jammu Bhai, Mahadhari, Veerdhari, Ichhadhari, Aman Lal and Kohinoor, are absconding.
During the operation, police seized 49,200 Nitrazom-10 tablets packed in 164 boxes, 18,300 Nitcor-10 tablets in 61 boxes, 10,200 Nitravet-10 tablets in 34 boxes, and 170 bottles of Choco cough syrup, each containing 100 ml.
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