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New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Lucent drugs firm under lens for drug business with Pakistan
The investigation revealed that the firm was engaged in the manufacture and export of Tramadol to overseas clients, including those based in Pakistan. Initially, the company obtained a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Central Bureau of Narcotics to export Tramadol to Pakistan. However, this approval was later cancelled. To circumvent the order, the accused allegedly re-exported 13,800 kg of Tramadol, valued at approximately Rs 4.12 crore, to Pakistan through their overseas client M/s CHR Olesen Pharmaceuticals of Denmark, and 5,000 kg, valued at approximately Rs 1.34 crore, through M/s SM Biomed of Malaysia. As a result of the illegal exports to Pakistan, M/s Lucent Drugs Pvt. Ltd. received proceeds of crime totalling Rs 5.46 crore in its bank accounts. The ED investigation further revealed that these proceeds were intermingled with the company's regular business operations and projected as legitimate sales revenue from other countries. Earlier, the ED had attached immovable properties, including a building and factory premises worth Rs 5.46 crore, belonging to the firm.
Time of India
07-08-2025
- Time of India
Ganja worth Rs22 lakh seized
Varanasi: The Ghazipur unit of the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) on Wednesday arrested two smugglers with a consignment of over 22kg ganja worth Rs 22 lakhs. CBN officials said that upon receiving intelligence inpurs, narcotics commissioner Dinesh Bouddh and deputy narcotics commissioner of UP Praveen Bali formed a joint team comprising officials from the Ghazipur unit, led by assistant narcotics commissioner Anil Kumar Vishwakarma and superintendent KK Srivastava. The team raided Ramnagar pond in trans-Ganga area and arrested two smugglers—Waris Rashid and Pawan Singh— after recovering 22kg of ganja from them. Officials estimated the value of the seized ganja to be over Rs 22 lakh in international market. Further investigation was underway to determine the place of procurement and trace other members of the gang. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and s ilver prices in your area.
Hans India
12-07-2025
- Hans India
Man held with over 5,000 bottles of fake cough syrup
In a crackdown on illegal drug trade, the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) has arrested a man and seized over 5,300 bottles of fake cough syrup from a house in Lucknow, officials said on Friday. The syrup was found to be mixed with banned sedatives and falsely labelled to look like a genuine prod-uct from reputed pharmaceutical companies, a senior official said. 'On the basis of specific intelligence, officers raided a house on Thursday and recovered 5,353 bottles of cough syrup,' Deputy Narcotics Commissioner Praveen Bali told PTI. 'In a unique modus operandi, the syrup was found laced with NRx medicine such as Alprazolam and Clonazepam and labelled as Codeine Syrup by putting false labels of reputed companies,' Bali said. 'The accused did not possess any legal documents or license to store or sell such medicines. The entire stock was seized under the NDPS Act, 1985, and one person has been arrested,' Bali said.
NDTV
11-07-2025
- NDTV
Man Arrested In Lucknow With 5,353 Bottles Of Fake Cough Syrup
Lucknow: In a crackdown on illegal drug trade, the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) has arrested a man and seized over 5,300 bottles of fake cough syrup from a house in Lucknow, officials said on Friday. The syrup was found to be mixed with banned sedatives and falsely labelled to look like a genuine product from reputed pharmaceutical companies, a senior official said. "On the basis of specific intelligence, officers raided a house on Thursday and recovered 5,353 bottles of cough syrup," Deputy Narcotics Commissioner Praveen Bali told PTI. "In a unique modus operandi, the syrup was found laced with NRx medicine such as Alprazolam and Clonazepam and labelled as Codeine Syrup by putting false labels of reputed companies," Bali said. "The accused did not possess any legal documents or license to store or sell such medicines. The entire stock was seized under the NDPS Act, 1985, and one person has been arrested," Bali said. Further investigation is underway to track the network involved in this illegal drug trade, they added.
Hans India
28-05-2025
- Hans India
Rajasthan: CBN seizes 150 grams of illegal Mephadrone near Jaipur railway station
Jaipur: The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), Jaipur Cell, have seized 150 grams of illegal MD (Mephadrone) and arrested one person near Station Road, Jaipur Railway Station. Based on specific intelligence regarding the smuggling of illegal MD for distribution in the area, a dedicated team from CBN Jaipur was dispatched on May 27, 2025. The team intercepted the suspect on Station Road near Jaipur Railway Station. Upon conducting a thorough search of his belongings and personal effects, officers discovered 150 grams of Mephadrone (MD) concealed in two polythene packets hidden beneath the insoles of his sports shoes. After completing all necessary legal procedures, the seized substance was taken into custody under relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, and the individual was arrested. Further investigation is currently underway. This successful operation was carried out under the supervision of Naresh Bundel, Deputy Narcotics Commissioner, Kota (Rajasthan), as part of CBN's intensified crackdown on illegal drug trafficking in Rajasthan. He informed that the Central Bureau of Narcotics received special information that a person was smuggling illegal MD for supply on Station Road near Jaipur Railway Station. "A team of officials of CBN, Jaipur, was constituted for this proceeding and on May 27, 2025, the team was dispatched to nab the person. The team stopped the suspect on Station Road near Jaipur Railway Station and searched his belongings and personal. During the search, an illegal MD weighing 150 grams was found hidden in two polythene bags under the insoles of his sports shoes, he said. Naresh added that after completing legal formalities, the recovered illegal MD. (Mephadrone) was seized under the relevant provisions, and the person was arrested. He informed that the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) would continue similar stringent action against the trafficking of illegal narcotics to curb the illegal trade of intoxicating substances in the state. Meanwhile, officials said that the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to continue strict actions against narcotics trafficking to curb the illegal drug trade across the state. "If you have any information regarding the trafficking of drugs or alcohol, you are encouraged to report it. The identity of the informant will be kept strictly confidential,' they said.
