Guwahati, Aug 26 (PTI) Two individuals were apprehended, and illegal cough syrup bottles valued at Rs 3 crore were confiscated from their possession in Assam's Sribhumi district, as announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
A total of 30,420 bottles containing codeine phosphate were seized from a vehicle at the Churaibari outpost on the Assam-Tripura inter-state border.
"@assampolice intercepted a massive drug haul at Churaibari check post, seizing 30,420 bottles of Codeine Phosphate worth Rs 3 crore. Two drug peddlers are now behind bars. This is a solid strike against the drug menace," Sarma shared on X.
Codeine phosphate is derived from opium or morphine, used to treat mild to moderate pain, cough, and diarrhea. It is classified under narcotic analgesics, which can be habit-forming with prolonged use, leading to mental or physical dependence.
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