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New Indian Express
4 days ago
- New Indian Express
Seven held for illegal sale of painkillers, 3.7K tablets seized
CHENNAI: In three separate cases, the police arrested seven people on charges of possessing large quantities of painkillers meant for illegal sale at Kilpauk, Koyambedu, and Adambakkam on Wednesday. The police seized 3,652 tablets, including Tapentadol, Tydol, and Nitravet. At the Kilpauk Medical College grounds, police arrested Sankar Narayanan (28) of Trisulam and Shanmugam (46) of Thiruneermalai with 3,070 Tapentadol tablets, a two-wheeler, two mobile phones, and Rs 500 in cash. Madesh (21) of Avadi and Prakash (24) of Mettukuppam were allegedly caught with 400 Tapentadol tablets from Koyambedu. Investigations revealed Madesh had sourced the drugs from Mumbai by train. Police arrested Thirumaran (24) and Sakthivel (20) of Adambakkam and Bharath (20) of Velachery from Ramakrishna Nagar in Adambakkam with 182 tablets of Tydol and Nitravet. Three mobile phones were also seized. Police said two more suspects involved in these cases are absconding. All seven were produced in court and remanded.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Kenner police alerting parents of new street drug targeting teens
KENNER, La. (WGNO) — Kenner Police Department officers are warning the public of a new dangerous street drug reportedly targeting teenagers and young adults. Officers said the drug Tapentadol, also known as 'Pandas' or '200s,' is a 'powerful opioid being sold in the streets. Second arrest made for alleged prostitution at St. Charles massage parlor Tapentadol is a narcotic similar to Oxycodone that is sold illegally as a recreational drug to give a 'clean high,' according to deputies. They add that it is 'extremely addictive and dangerous' and can cause overdose or death when mixed with other substances. 'Jaywalking' alligator issued summons for crossing the road in Houma Deputies said there is an ongoing investigation to crack down on distribution. To report suspicious activity, call Landin' Theme Park closes for this summer Judge extends pause of order invalidating Trump's tariffs Man arrested for alleged carnal knowledge of a juvenile: Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office Trump DOJ reviewing Biden pardons Kenner police alerting parents of new street drug targeting teens Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Flush expired, unused opioids down the toilet, says regulator
The drug regulatory authority said unused and expired opioid drugs and painkillers at homes should be mandatorily discarded to prevent any misuse and adverse health risks. It has shortlisted drugs like Fentanyl, Morphine Sulphate, Tapentadol, Tramadol-considered harmful-and recommended them to be disposed of. To help prevent any risks to people and pets at home, a list of 17 such medicines have been prepared by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). A guidance document prepared by CDSCO on discarding unused and expired medicines showed that there are a small number of medicines that could be especially harmful and, in some cases, fatal with just one dose, if used by someone other than for whom it was prescribed. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 모공각화증, 박박 긁지말고 이거 해보세요 현명한소비자 Undo "The potentially dangerous medicines should be flushed," said a person in the know. For other drugs that are unused or have expired, the drug regulator asked them to be collected by launching 'drug take back' programmes. Live Events Initially, state drugs control departments and concerned chemists and druggists' associations may jointly launch 'Drug take back' site or at designated sites, where people can drop expired or unused drugs, which can be disposed of by such associations, the document said. "Unscientific disposal of unused or expired drugs is considered as one of the primary reasons for environmental pollution. Used antibiotics which are often disposed of carelessly seeps into soil and water bodies, eventually affecting human life," it further said. CDSCO's move follows a letter from researchers, referring an article based on a study aimed at assessing the extent of exposure of active pharmaceutical compounds (APCs) in the hydrologic cycle in and around New Delhi. "The study stated the role of ecological exposure due to the disposal of unused and expired pharmaceutical compounds into landfills and indicated that un-segregated drug disposal could be a reason for the emergence of drug resistance with special reference to antibiotics," the document further said.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Time of India
Man orders drugs online, arrested while pick-up
1 2 3 Trichy: A 27-year-old man was arrested while receiving Tapentadol opioid tablets by courier in Trichy on Saturday. Police said P Mariya Jennis, 27, from Navalur Kuttapattu in Trichy, ordered 100g of Tapentadol tablets online from a seller in Surat, Gujarat, for about 40,000 a few days ago. The seller sent the contraband by courier. Jennis tracked the courier and learned that it was arriving at the courier office on Manalvarithurai Road in Sangiliyandapuram on Saturday. Meanwhile, police, who already received a tip about the shipment, were waiting for him at the office. They arrested him as soon as he signed the papers and collected the package around 2.30pm. An investigating officer said Jennis was a habitual offender. The Palakkarai police registered a case under BNS sections 123 (causing hurt by harmful substances), 278 (illegal sale of medicinal drugs), and Section 18 of Drug and Cosmetic Act. Jennis was produced before a magistrate, who remanded him in judicial custody. Further investigation is on.
New Indian Express
21-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Couple held for peddling ganja, drugs in Coimbatore
COIMBATORE: The Kavundampalayam police in the city have arrested a young couple on charges of peddling ganja and sedative painkiller tablets to youngsters. Police said the accused were identified as P Sujithkumar alias Ajithkumar (25) and his wife Vaishnavi (25) from Dharmapuri, but currently residing at Anna Nagar in Kavundampalayam. The man arrested in this case already faces criminal charges and is addicted to painkillers. Police added that he brought his wife into peddling as his health deteriorated. Sujithkumar was working as a wall painter, while his wife was a staff at a private firm. Sources said that Sujithkumar stepped into criminal activities and was booked in a robbery case a year ago. In the last year, while he was not involved in any criminal activities, he started to peddle, they added. Kavundampalayam police got a tip off on Monday and went to the open ground near Nallampalayam in the city. While inspecting, police arrested Sujithkumar and his wife, who were allegedly involved in the sale of ganja and painkiller opioid tablets. Police arrested the couple and seized around 135 tablets - Tapentadol and Topcynta, and 120g of ganja. They were booked under provisions of NDPS Act and remanded to Coimbatore central prison on Monday night, police said.
