Three held with 100 Mephentermine injections in Hyderabad, police warn of health risks
Hyderabad police arrested three individuals for the illegal sale and distribution of Mephentermine Sulphate injections. Authorities seized 100 vials of the drug and warned the public about the severe cardiovascular risks associated with its misuse.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the growing concern over the illegal trade of prescription stimulants and the health risks they pose to youth.
The Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force, in coordination with the Saifabad police, arrested three persons for procuring and selling Mephentermine Sulphate injections illegally and seized 100 vials of the drug, a two-wheeler and three mobile phones worth about ₹4 lakh.
The accused were identified as 31-year-old Shaik Faheem, an electrician, 35-year-old Mohd Nayeem, a car electrician, and 22-year-old Ibrahim Hussain, a student. All three are residents of Natraj Nagar, Tappachabutra.
Acting on a tip-off, the police intercepted the trio near Shree Maruti Logistics, beside an HP petrol pump lane, within the Saifabad police station limits, while they were travelling on a Yamaha Aerox scooter.
During the investigation, police found the accused allegedly procured Mephentermine Sulphate Injection IP (Mephpro) 10 ml vials through a transporter from a supplier identified as Shakti Huda, a resident of Meerut in Uttar Pradesh, and were selling them at inflated prices.
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