In a significant move against illegal drug activities, Barmer Police in Rajasthan confiscated 12,645 restricted tablets, which included 1,329 combipack kits containing 6,645 tablets, during a raid in the Rico area. Acting on specific intelligence, a team from Rico Police Station discovered the contraband hidden in a plastic sack in a room belonging to Deep Singh, son of Heer Singh.
The seized items comprised 6,000 tablets containing NDPS substances weighing 684 grams, along with the 1,329 restricted combipack kits. Barmer Drug Control Officer Shanti Lal Parihar, present during the operation, verified that the recovered medicines were illegal and restricted under the relevant laws. This raid was part of a special campaign initiated by the Police Headquarters and Inspector General of Police, Jodhpur Range, to combat illegal narcotic trade and capture wanted criminals.
The operation was overseen by Additional Superintendent of Police Nitesh Arya and Circle Officer Ramesh Kumar Sharma, with Rico Station House Officer Bhanwar Singh leading the police team on the ground. A case has been filed against the accused Deep Singh, who is currently evading authorities, prompting the formation of police teams to locate him. Further investigations are ongoing to trace the source, supply chain, and intended distribution network of the seized drugs.
The restricted medicines have been officially confiscated by the Drug Control Officer under the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, and legal actions have been initiated to prevent their misuse and illegal circulation.
