Drug Empire Dismantled : Ferozepur police seize over 8 lakh narcotic pills, drug money in mega raid
Ferozepur, October 3, 2023 — In a major breakthrough under the ongoing Drug Prevention Drive, Ferozepur Police intercepted a massive consignment of 8,18,300 banned habit-forming pills and seized ₹2.70 lakh in drug money along with cash counting machine, from the residence and store of a local chemist agency.
The recovery of a cash counting machine alongside a massive haul of narcotic pills speaks volumes about the scale of the illicit operation—so vast, it required machinery to manage the drug money.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Bhupinder Singh Sidhu stated, “Acting on reliable intelligence, a raid was conducted at the residence of Narinder Khurana and Rushil Khurana, owners of Khurana Chemist Agency. The operation led to the recovery of 300 Pregabalin tablets and ₹2.70 lakh in suspected drug proceeds.”
Further searches at the agency’s store uncovered 1,18,300 Pregabalin tablets and 7,00,000 Tapentadol tablets, both classified as habit-forming substances and cash counting machine. The precision-led operation resulted in the arrest of key individuals involved in the illegal drug trade.
In addition to the primary raid, simultaneous inspections were carried out at chemist shops in Talwandi Bhai, Zira, Makhu, Ghall Khurd, Mamdot, Guruharsahai, and Lakho Ke Bheram. Serious discrepancies were found at three locations, leading to the sealing of those shops. SSP Sidhu confirmed that further legal action is underway.
Reinforcing the district’s zero-tolerance policy against narcotics, SSP Sidhu emphasised the administration’s commitment to eradicating drug abuse. The Health Department has also been directed to inspect medical shops across the region to ensure compliance.
This seizure is being hailed as a significant success in Punjab’s ongoing battle against narcotics. A case has been registered under relevant legal provisions, and investigations are continuing to trace the supply chain and uncover links to broader drug networks. During this year, the police had regisered 1,141 cases under the NDPS Act and arrested 1,419 suspects.