Delhi Police Bust Fake Drug Factory in Gaya, 9 Arrested; Tramadol Worth Over INR 5 Crore Seized (See Pics and Watch Video)
In a major crackdown on counterfeit medicines and illegal opioids, the Delhi Police Anti Narcotics Task Force has busted a sophisticated fake drug manufacturing unit in Bihar’s Gaya district, arresting nine people including the alleged mastermind.
Gaya, February 15: In a major crackdown on counterfeit medicines and illegal opioids, the Delhi Police Anti Narcotics Task Force has busted a sophisticated fake drug manufacturing unit in Bihar’s Gaya district, arresting nine people including the alleged mastermind.
The operation comes days after a similar illegal pharmaceutical factory was unearthed in Patna, pointing to a well organised interstate network involved in producing and distributing spurious medicines and tramadol based opioids. Drug Racket Busted in Rajasthan: MD Manufacturing Unit Raided in Pratapgarh Farm Hut, Interstate Narcotics Racket Exposed Under Operation Chakravyuh.
Delhi Police Bust Fake Drug Factory in Gaya
According to officials, the raid was carried out based on technical surveillance and human intelligence developed after recent arrests. Investigators revealed that an accused identified as Tanishq was allegedly working in coordination with Arun, 59, who was operating an unlicensed factory in Gaya without mandatory approvals or qualified chemists. A team from the local Drug Department assisted in the operation. Drug Racket Busted: Delhi Police Crime Branch Busts Spurious Drug Racket, Illegal Unit Unearthed; 2 Arrested.
Police seized massive quantities of fake medicines and manufacturing equipment, including 1,19,800 counterfeit zinc tablets, 42,480 fake Azithromycin tablets, 27 kg of Paracetamol, and 444 spurious Dilona Aqua ampoules. Authorities also recovered over 5 kg of smuggled tramadol powder valued at more than INR 5 crore in the international market. The powder was allegedly processed into tablets and sold through bogus medical outlets at inflated prices.
Officials said the syndicate managed the entire illegal supply chain from sourcing raw materials to manufacturing and distribution, posing a serious public health threat. The multi state operation involved coordinated raids and extensive tracking, delivering a significant blow to the organised narcotics network.
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