Three held for possession of painkiller tablets
Police in Chennai arrested three individuals for the illegal possession and intended sale of 2,400 Nitrazepam tablets. One suspect remains at large following the incident in the Otteri area.
Why it matters
Reflects local law enforcement efforts to curb the illegal distribution of controlled pharmaceutical substances.
The city police arrested three persons, including a woman and her son, for possessing a large quantity of painkiller tablets intended for illegal sale.
The police noticed four persons moving suspiciously in Otteri on Wednesday morning. One of the suspects managed to escape. The police found 2,400 Nitrazepam 10 mg tablets concealed in their bag. The police registered a case at Secretariat Colony Police Station, and seized the tablets.
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