Sonamura Police Seize 146 Cough Syrups, Arrest One Drug Peddler

Sonamura police officers seized 146 bottles of cough syrup during a routine inspection of a local pharmacy. The drugs were found to be sold without proper licensing and were suspected of being used for illicit distribution. The seized stock was stored at the police station for further analysis.

The operation led to the arrest of a man believed to be a key distributor of the illegal medication. He was taken into custody and is currently awaiting charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.

Police officials said the raid was part of an ongoing effort to curb drug trafficking in Tripura. They urged the public to report any suspicious activities related to drug sales.

The seized cough syrups will be examined for potential narcotic content, and the case will be forwarded to the district prosecutor for prosecution.