15 Arrested for Illegal Trade of Painkillers

Quick Summary

• Vellore police conducted a surprise check on Saturday based on orders from Superintendent of Police, A. Mayilvaganan.
• 15 individuals were arrested near Katpadi railway station for involvement in the illegal sale and purchase of painkiller tablets.
• The operation uncovered 670 tapentadol tablets, often misused as injections after dissolving in water, along with 50 syringes.
• Investigations revealed the gang came from Mumbai and was selling these drugs to local youth and students.
• Authorities seized the tablets, syringes, and a two-wheeler.
• Legal action was initiated under Section 123 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 8(c) read with 20(b)(ii)(A) of the NDPS Act.
• The arrested persons are currently lodged at central Prison in Vellore while further examination continues.

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