NCB, Mumbai seizes 864 kg of codeine-based cough syrup, arrests two accused

Thane (Maharashtra) : Narcotics Control Bureau, Mumbai on Friday seized 864 kilograms of codeine-based cough syrup in the Bhiwandi area of Thane and arrested two persons in the matter.The NCB also seized a two-wheeler vehicle from the possession of the accused arrested in the matter. "NCB Mumbai on Friday seized 864 kgs or 8,640 bottles of codine-based cough syrup at Bhiwandi, Thane and intercepted two persons along with one pickup vehicle and a two-wheeler," the official data informed. Further probe into the matter is underway.