The Anti-Narcotics Cell of the Worli unit, Mumbai Crime Branch on Saturday, September 7, busted a "Codeine Based Cough Syrup Bottles" drug racket operating in the Dharavi area.
The authorities seized 300 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup, worth approximately Rs 1.80 lakhs and arrested of two individuals involved in the illegal trade. Codeine, an opioid found in many cough syrups, is known for its addictive properties and potential for abuse.
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"Anti-Narcotics Cell of the Worli unit, Mumbai Crime Branch has busted a 'Codeine Based Cough Syrup Bottles' drug racket in Dharavi area and seized 300 Codeine based cough syrup bottles worth around Rs 1.80 lakhs and arrested two accused," said Mumbai Police.