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Tirunelveli Police Bust Illegal Tablet Ring
18 Oct
Summary
- 600 illicit tablets of tapentadol and nitrazepam were seized.
- Three adults arrested, one juvenile taken into custody.
- Medicines were allegedly possessed for illegal use as intoxicants.
In a significant crackdown on illegal drug activity, Tirunelveli police seized 600 tablets of tapentadol and nitrazepam. The operation led to the arrest of three adults and the protective custody of a juvenile, all allegedly involved in possessing these medicines illegally.
The incident occurred on Saturday near the IIPE school bus stop, where law enforcement acted on a credible tip. Those apprehended were identified as Rishikesh, 19, and Vijay Aadithan, 22, both from Chennai; Janakiraman, 21, from Arakkonam; and a juvenile also from Chennai.
Authorities found the 600 tablets packaged in 60 strips during a search. These medications are strictly for medical use under a doctor's prescription. The Tirunelveli Taluk police have registered a case, and the arrested adults have been remanded into judicial custody. The juvenile is undergoing proceedings as per the Juvenile Justice Act.
