68 lakh fighter drugs worth 110 crores seized from Mundra port, were being exported to African countries
Gujarat: After these tablets were found from the front of the container, a detailed investigation was conducted. During the investigation, undeclared medicines were found in the boxes, which were labeled Traming 225 and Royal-225. Both contained 225 mg Tramadol Hydrochloride tablets.
The Customs Department seized 68 lakh Tramadol tablets from two containers at Mundra Port in the Kutch district of Gujarat. Their value is said to be Rs 110 crore. These containers were exported from the West African countries Sierra Leone and Niger. Tramadol is known as a fighter drug. Actually, ISIS terrorists use this tablet to stay awake till late.
A release on the seizure said, "Based on intelligence inputs from the Special Intelligence and Investigation Branch of Mundra Customs, the consignment of a Rajkot-based exporter was intercepted and inspected at the port on Sunday. In official documents, the exporter stated that the shipment contained Diclofenac and Gebedol tablets."
A detailed investigation was conducted after these tablets were found in the front of the container. During the investigation, undeclared drugs were found in boxes labeled as Traming 225 and Royal-225. Both contained 225 mg Tramadol Hydrochloride tablets. No manufacturer details were given on the boxes.
A total of 68 lakh tablets were recovered, worth Rs 110 crore. Searches are on in Rajkot, Gandhinagar, and Gandhidham in connection with the case. Synthetic opioid drugs are in high demand in African countries Niger and Ghana.
