214 Illegal Cough Syrup Bottles Seized in Mayurbhanj, One Arrested
Baripada: In a major crackdown on the illegal trade of narcotic substances, the Excise Department seized 214 bottles of illicit cough syrup from the Balimunduli area under Kuliana police limits in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district.
One person was arrested in connection with the case.
The raid was conducted by the district mobile excise team following intelligence inputs regarding the illegal storage and distribution of cough syrup in the area.
During the operation, officials recovered 214 bottles believed to be intended for unlawful sale and consumption.
The accused has been identified as Gobinda Chandra Nayak (30).
He was taken into custody and later produced before a court under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
Excise officials revealed that traffickers are allegedly sourcing cough syrup from locations including Chhattisgarh and Kolkata before distributing it across different parts of Mayurbhanj district.
Speaking on the issue, Excise Inspector H. Jagarao said enforcement agencies are intensifying efforts against the illegal narcotics trade and will continue conducting raids to curb the circulation of prohibited substances in the district.
The seizure comes amid ongoing efforts by the Odisha Excise Department to check the illegal distribution of intoxicants and prevent substance abuse, particularly among young people.
Authorities have reiterated their commitment to maintaining strict vigilance against drug-related activities across the region.
