SIT formed to probe trafficking of codeine-based cough syrups

A special team of police officers has been formed to investigate the illegal sale and trafficking of cough syrups containing codeine and other narcotic medicines in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.

The team, led by a high-ranking officer, will look into how these medicines are being stored, sold, and moved illegally.

So far, the police have found and seized nearly 3.5 lakh bottles of these syrups, worth about Rs 4.5 crore.

There have been 128 police reports filed in 28 different districts, showing that this illegal activity is quite large and organized.

The team includes officers from the police and the department that oversees food and drug safety.