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Tripura Police Seize 800 Codeine Bottles in Unakoti, Three Arrested
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🗓 26 Sep 2026, 06:36 PM
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Tripura police seized 800 bottles of codeine phosphate in Unakoti and detained three suspects in a crackdown on illegal drug trade.
Tripura police announced that a total of 800 bottles of codeine phosphate were seized during a raid in the town of Unakoti. The operation was carried out by the local narcotics squad as part of an ongoing effort to curb the illegal distribution of controlled substances.
Three individuals were arrested in connection with the seizure. Authorities have not released further details about the suspects or the source of the drugs.
Codeine phosphate is a regulated medication under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, and its possession without a prescription is illegal. The seizure is being treated as a significant step in the state's anti‑drug campaign.
Three individuals were arrested in connection with the seizure. Authorities have not released further details about the suspects or the source of the drugs.
Codeine phosphate is a regulated medication under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, and its possession without a prescription is illegal. The seizure is being treated as a significant step in the state's anti‑drug campaign.