Assam: Assam Police cracks down on sale of illegal cough syrups

ASSAM: In a major crackdown against drug smuggling, Assam police launched a special operation that resulted in the seizure of 1,770 packets of illegal cough medicine on January 19. The crackdown took place at Jogighopa in Bongaigaon district, where vigilant police prevented the influx of people smugglers. Following the recovery of the illegal items, the driver of the truck, Hafizur Rahman, was arrested.

The operation was launched with a specific intelligence, which led police to carry out search operations at interstate border checkpoints. The seized bottles were cleverly concealed in the vegetable truck set to be transported from Dinhata in West Bengal to Krishna in Assam.

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare cited earlier bans on certain use-specific drugs (FDCs), including the infamous Fencedil, as a key reason for the crackdown. These drugs were banned because of their unreasonable use and treatment failure. The incident throws light on a widespread issue across the country, where cough medicine is being illegally consumed as medicine and sometimes even exported to neighboring states State authorities are doing stronger measures to curb the movement of drugs, leading individuals to seek such cough medicine and other alternatives.

The proactive efforts of the Assam Police underscore their commitment to curbing drug trafficking and abuse in the state. In addition to stopping the distribution of illegal substances, these seizures are also powerful deterrents, sending a clear message to those involved in the drug trade on of the grave consequences that await them.

This latest move coincides with a range of measures taken by authorities to address the growing problem of drug abuse, especially among young people. By cracking down on illegal drugs, the Assam Police is making a significant contribution to maintaining public health and safety, and reaffirming its commitment to eradicate the menace of illegal drug trade within the state.

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