Massive haul of 60000 Tramadol tablets recovered, 3 arrested
Fazilka: In a significant blow to the pharmaceutical opioid supply network, Punjab's Fazilka Police recovered a massive haul of 60,000 Tramadol (100mg) tablets and arrested three drug smugglers.
A vehicle used for transportation was also seized. An FIR has also been lodged in this connection under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at PS City Jalalabad.
Further investigations are underway to uncover backwards and forward linkages in the drug syndicate, ANI reported.
"Big Blow to Pharma Opioid Supply Network...In a major breakthrough, Fazilka Police apprehends 3 drug smugglers and recovers 60,000 Tramadol (100mg) tablets -- a major haul of intoxicating pharmaceutical substances. A vehicle used for transportation has also been seized," Punjab Director General Police (DGP) stated on X.
"An FIR under the NDPS Act has been registered at PS City Jalalabad. Further investigations are underway to trace backward and forward linkages to dismantle the pharma drug syndicate. Punjab Police Ind remains steadfast in its fight against organised crime and drug trafficking," the post added.
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