Three arrested for illegal sale of mephentermine sulphate injections in Hyderabad
Hyderabad police arrested three individuals for the illegal sale of mephentermine sulphate injections, which were procured online and resold at a significant markup. The investigation revealed a network using e-commerce platforms to source controlled substances for illicit distribution.
Why it matters
This case underscores the challenges of regulating the online sale of prescription drugs and the rise of illicit pharmaceutical trafficking.
Three persons were arrested by the Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force (Rajendranagar Zone) for selling mephentermine sulphate injections, with police uncovering an online procurement network through which the injections were allegedly bought in bulk and resold at nearly 20 times the purchase price.
The Task Force apprehended Mohammad Aejaz, 23, at Nawab Saheb Kunta in Falaknuma on Saturday (August 15) and seized mephentermine injections and used syringes. During questioning, he allegedly disclosed that he procured the injections from Mohammed Zuber alias Zubair, 30, who was allegedly the main supplier. Police also arrested Zuber and his associate Mohd. Saif Khan, 20, in the operation.
According to the police, Zuber allegedly sourced the injections through IndiaMART by placing orders online. The consignments were delivered through third-party courier services. He allegedly bought a pack of 30 injections for around ₹5,000 and sold individual injections for about ₹1,000, making substantial illegal profits.
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