Panchkula police seize 1,000 bottles of drug‑based cough syrup

Panchkula police seize 1,000 bottles of drug‑based cough syrup

Panchkula police have seized 1,000 bottles of drug‑based cough syrup in a Panchkula cough syrup seizure, according to a first‑information report filed with the local police station.

The consignment was found stored in 10 cartons on the first floor of SCO 120, Sector 25, the premises of Geetansh Enterprises, a courier and transport firm.

Location of the seizure

SCO 120, Sector 25 is a commercial complex in Panchkula that houses various businesses, including Geetansh Enterprises, which operates a courier and transport service.

Police said the bottles were discovered during a routine check after the FIR was lodged, confirming that the cough syrup was being kept in the premises without proper authorization.

Nature of the seized product

The seized items are classified as drug‑based cough syrup, a pharmaceutical product that often contains regulated ingredients such as codeine or dextromethorphan, which are controlled under Indian drug laws.

Officials noted that the large quantity raised concerns about potential diversion for illicit use, prompting the seizure under the relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.

Legal proceedings

The FIR, which serves as the formal record of the incident, states that the seizure was made after the police verified the storage details and took custody of the bottles.

The matter will be investigated further, and the seized bottles will be sent for forensic analysis as part of the ongoing probe.

No arrests have been reported, and the police have not released information about any individuals linked to the consignment.

The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act classifies many cough syrups containing codeine as controlled substances, meaning unauthorized possession can attract criminal charges.

The seized bottles are expected to be examined in a laboratory to confirm their composition and verify whether they meet the legal specifications for sale.

Sector 25, a bustling commercial hub in Panchkula, hosts numerous transport and logistics businesses, making it a frequent site for the storage of goods such as pharmaceuticals.

Police have indicated that the investigation will continue until the source of the consignment is identified and any legal violations are addressed.

Authorities remind the public that the sale and distribution of regulated cough syrups require proper licensing and adherence to drug control regulations.

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