Cough syrup worth ₹50k seized by Ahmedabad police from drug peddler

The Danilimda police have seized a significant quantity of cough syrup and arrested an alleged drug peddler in Ahmedabad. Acting on a tip-off, law enforcement officials raided a location near Dhor Bazar Char Rasta, Madhubhai Chali, where the accused was reportedly selling the contraband in public.

Police operation and seizure

Following credible intelligence, the Danilimda police conducted a raid at the specified location. During the operation, authorities confiscated 285 bottles of codeine phosphate-based cough syrup, valued at ₹52,725, along with a black Activa scooter worth ₹25,000. The total value of the seized items amounted to ₹77,725.

The arrested individual has been identified as Bakar Ali Imdat Ali Syed, a resident of Jamalpur. Meanwhile, his alleged associate, Naved Khan, a resident of Juhapura, is absconding.

A case has been registered under various sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and as per the directives of the deputy commissioner of police, the case has been transferred to Narol police station for further investigation.

Authorities have launched a search operation to apprehend the absconding suspect and are actively investigating the supply chain of the illegal drug trade.