In a crackdown on street drug peddlers, Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) of Ghatkopar unit has arrested two persons and seized 7,040 bottles of Codeine Phosphate Cough Syrup and 17 kg Ganja in two separate incidents, Police said on Tuesday.
The accused have been identified as Shakir Mohd. Hussain Retiwala and Rabiul Hasan Yakub Shaikh.
According to police, Ghatkopar unit has arrested Shakir Mohd, Hussain Retiwala on February 29 from Tilak Nagar Road, Chembur with 400 bottles of Codeine phosphate Cough Syrup.
During the investigation, on March 2 ANC seized 6,640 bottles of Codeine Phosphate Cough Syrup worth Rs 13, 28, 000 produced by various companies from CST Road, Kurla.
"3,000 bottles of WALLREX Cough Syrup, 2,560 bottles of ESKUF Cough Syrup, 1,080 bottles of APDYL - CM Cough Syrup were seized from CST Road, Kurla," said Police Inspector Shashank Shelke.
In another incident on February 29, a person was also arrested for carrying 17 kg ganja of worth Rs 3,40,000 by the ANC Ghatkopar unit from Lallubhai compound area, Mankhurd.
Cases under section 8(c) of NDPS Act 1985 have been registered against both the accused.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors


Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share


Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor


Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements


Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
