DRI Seizes 7,500 Bottles of Codeine-Based Cough Syrup in Patna; Two Arrested

In a significant operation, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 7,500 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup from a truck near Rajendranagar Terminal Railway Station, Patna. This action was based on intelligence regarding the illegal diversion of these substances. Two individuals were apprehended on the spot, presenting consignment notes and invoices for the syrup. Investigations revealed that the consignee's drug license was canceled and the firm did not exist at the provided address. Legal procedures followed, leading to the arrest of the two individuals under the NDPS Act, 1985. Further investigations into the drug supply chain and financial linkages are ongoing.

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APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link