2 weeks ago
Counterfeit Cancer Medicines Worth Rs 6 Crore Seized Near Bengaluru
Police and Drugs Control Department officials raided an alleged counterfeit medicine unit at a farmhouse near Dodderi.
The operation recovered fake cancer medicines, packaging materials and labels reportedly worth around Rs 6 crore.
The medicines were allegedly sold for Rs 6,000–8,000 despite costing about Rs 600 to produce.
One person has been arrested, while police are searching for Bengaluru-based Chetan, suspected to be a key accused.
Investigators are examining whether pharmacies and distribution networks supplied the counterfeit medicines to cancer patients beyond Bengaluru.
- Who
- Tavarekere police, Drugs Administration Department officials and Drugs Control Department officials conducted the raid; one person was arrested, while Chetan is being sought.
- What
- Authorities allegedly uncovered a counterfeit cancer-medicine manufacturing and distribution unit and seized medicines and related materials worth around Rs 6 crore.
- Where
- A farmhouse in CK Thandya village near Dodderi, in Bengaluru South taluk, near Bengaluru.
- When
- The article does not specify the date of the raid.
- Why
- The operation followed information about the illegal manufacture and distribution of counterfeit medicines.
Key facts
- Estimated value seized
- Around Rs 6 crore
- Location
- Farmhouse at CK Thandya village near Dodderi, Bengaluru South taluk
- Medicines
- Counterfeit medicines allegedly used in cancer treatment
- Reported production cost
- About Rs 600 per medicine
- Reported selling price
- Rs 6,000 to Rs 8,000 per medicine
- Arrests
- One person arrested
- Suspected key accused
- Bengaluru-based man identified as Chetan, who is being traced
Sources
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