265 Bottles of Codeine Cough Syrup Seized in Ahmedabad’s Vatva, One Arrested

Ahmedabad's Vatva police have seized 265 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup worth ₹69,165 from a CNG auto-rickshaw and a Jupiter scooter in Vasant Gajendragadkar Nagar, also known as Char Malaiya, in Ahmedabad. Police arrested 19-year-old Mohsin Nazir Shaikh in connection with the case, while another accused, Sabbir Mohammedhussain Shaikh, has been declared wanted. The total value of the seized items, including the vehicles and a mobile phone, is estimated at ₹2,09,165.

Police Raid Uncovers Illegal Cough Syrup Stock

The raid was carried out after the Vatva police received information that Mohsin Shaikh was allegedly storing and selling codeine-based cough syrup near the parking area between Blocks 19 and 20 in Vasant Gajendragadkar Nagar. Acting on the tip-off, police reached the spot and searched the vehicles. They found 265 sealed bottles of the syrup hidden inside the auto-rickshaw and the Jupiter scooter.

Police valued each bottle at ₹261, putting the total value of the cough syrup at ₹69,165. They also seized the auto-rickshaw worth ₹80,000, the scooter worth ₹50,000 and a mobile phone worth ₹10,000. The total value of the seized property came to ₹2,09,165. A case has been registered against Mohsin Shaikh and the wanted accused, Sabbir Shaikh.

Parking Area Allegedly Used as a Storage Point

During the initial investigation, police suspected that the parking area in the residential locality was being used as an illegal storage point. The vehicles were allegedly used to keep the bottles before selling them to individual customers. Police are investigating whether the cough syrup was being sold for misuse as an intoxicating substance.

Investigators suspect that Sabbir Shaikh may have played a key role in supplying the cough syrup. However, his exact role is yet to be confirmed, and further investigation is underway to trace the supply chain. 

Vatva police are also trying to find out where the accused obtained such a large quantity of codeine-based cough syrup. Investigators are checking whether the bottles were purchased from pharmaceutical agencies or dealers outside Gujarat without valid bills. Police are questioning the arrested accused and working to identify other people who may be linked to the alleged illegal sale network.