New Delhi: The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of the Delhi Police Crime Branch, in a major crackdown against interstate drug trafficking, has busted a fake medicine factory in Gaya. In this action, the gang’s master coordinator Arun (59) has been arrested. So far, a total of 9 cartel members have been arrested in this case. This action was taken under FIR number 273/25, section 22 NDPS Act, Police Station Crime Branch.
Under the guidance of DCP ANTF Sanjeev Kumar Yadav, supervision of ACP Satendra Mohan, and leadership of Inspector Nitesh Kumar, a special team executed this operation. The police received vital clues during the interrogation of the accused Tanishq, arrested last week, which revealed that he was operating this network along with Arun, a resident of Gaya.
Following this, the ANTF team led by SI Vikasdeep reached Gaya, conducted a raid, and arrested Arun. The investigation revealed that he was running an illegal factory for manufacturing medicines and injection vials without any valid license. During the action, the Gaya Drug Department team was also called to the spot. The police have recovered a large quantity of fake medicines, vials, and related machinery from the factory.
How the Illegal Business Operated
During the investigation, it came to light that this gang was illegally manufacturing opioids and psychotropic substances along with fake medicines and cough syrups. The finished goods were sent to the market through fake medical stores and local suppliers.
According to the police, more than five kilograms of Tramadol powder, smuggled illegally, was processed into tablets at Arun’s factory. Its value in the international market has been estimated at over five crore rupees. These tablets were sold at high prices in the illegal market as a substitute for heroin.
The investigation also found that the entire chain, from the procurement of raw materials to the manufacturing of drugs and their supply, was being operated illegally. Further investigation into the matter is ongoing.
Profile of the Accused
Arun (59) is a resident of Gaya, Bihar. According to the police, in greed to earn more profit in a short time, he got involved in the business of large-scale illegal drug manufacturing. Along with his associates, he used to order raw materials and manufacture opioids and fake medicines in his factory and supply them to various states.
The Crime Branch’s Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) is continuously conducting raids in search of the absconding accused. A detailed investigation of the case is still underway.
