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Crime
East Agartala Police Confiscate Large Stock of Phensedyl Tablets
✍️ Tripuratimes
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 12:36 PM
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Police in East Agartala, Tripura, seized a substantial cache of the cough syrup Phensedyl during a raid, citing concerns over illegal distribution.
The law‑enforcement team of East Agartala conducted a raid in the early hours of Wednesday, uncovering a sizeable stash of Phensedyl, a cough‑relief medication that contains codeine. Officials said the seizure was part of an ongoing effort to curb the illicit trade of prescription drugs in the region.
According to the police statement, the confiscated stock was hidden in a residential premises and was intended for unauthorized sale. The authorities have launched an investigation to trace the source and any distribution network linked to the haul.
The incident underscores growing concerns among health regulators about the misuse of codeine‑based medicines, which can be diverted for recreational use. Police have warned that further violations will attract strict legal action.
No arrests have been reported yet, but the seized items have been sent to the forensic laboratory for verification. The department will update the public as the probe progresses.
According to the police statement, the confiscated stock was hidden in a residential premises and was intended for unauthorized sale. The authorities have launched an investigation to trace the source and any distribution network linked to the haul.
The incident underscores growing concerns among health regulators about the misuse of codeine‑based medicines, which can be diverted for recreational use. Police have warned that further violations will attract strict legal action.
No arrests have been reported yet, but the seized items have been sent to the forensic laboratory for verification. The department will update the public as the probe progresses.