The Indore crime branch seized a large consignment of Alprazolam tablets and Codeine syrup in Bhopal, valued at over Rs 1 crore in the black market. Three accused—Amar Singh, Aman Rawat, and Akash Jain—were arrested for smuggling these illegal drugs since the Covid pandemic to make quick money.
Earlier, Indore residents Moinuddin (Mona) and Chavez were caught with 360 bottles of Codeine syrup, while Jitendra (Jeetu) Yadav was arrested with 1,950 Alprazolam tablets. Interrogations revealed a supply chain linked to Bhopal.
A raid near Hanumanganj police station uncovered a godown containing 12 cartons of Alprazolam tablets (9.3 lakh pieces) and 40 cartons of Codeine syrup (5,240 bottles). Amar Singh, a B.Sc graduate from Satna, supplied the drugs to previously arrested accused at inflated prices. Aman Rawat, a B.Com graduate with nine years of experience in medical marketing, sourced illegal drugs from Akash Jain, a wholesale trader operating under Swastik Enterprises.
Akash, an MBA graduate, allegedly supplied banned drugs under the guise of legitimate business.
The accused operated discreetly, conducting transactions before 9 AM or after 9 PM to avoid detection. They supplied drugs to Satna, Rewa, and other areas in the state. The Crime Branch is further interrogating the trio to uncover more details about the network. DCP Rajesh Kumar Tripathi confirmed the seizure and arrests, highlighting the accused’s involvement in the illegal drug trade. The operation marks a significant crackdown on the black market for banned substances in the region.
