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Counterfeit Medicine Ring Busted in Ghaziabad
16 Sep
Summary
- Five individuals arrested for producing counterfeit medicines.
- Counterfeit supplements worth approximately Rs 50 lakh seized.
- Operation targeted a warehouse in Shalimar Garden, Ghaziabad.
In Ghaziabad, a significant operation on Wednesday led to the arrest of five individuals for their involvement in producing counterfeit medicines and supplements. Police received actionable intelligence regarding a clandestine manufacturing hub operating from a warehouse in Shalimar Garden.
During the raid, law enforcement officers apprehended Dilip Pandey, Veerbhaan, Rohit Bakshi, Honey Kulshrestha, and Aryan Kumar. The immediate aftermath of the arrests saw the confiscation of counterfeit supplements valued at approximately Rs 50 lakh.
Further investigation revealed a sophisticated network. The arrested individuals used packaging bearing the names and monograms of reputable companies to market their fake products. Interrogation indicated that the warehouse is owned by Lalit Sharma, with raw materials and packaging supplied by Mohit and Adil from Delhi.
The finished counterfeit goods were then distributed to Lalit, Honey, Rohit, and Aryan for sale in their shops, including Nutrition Adda and Nutrition World in Vijay Nagar. Efforts are currently underway to locate Lalit Sharma, who is believed to be the owner of the operation. An FIR has been registered against all five accused.
