Two Arrested in Thane for Possession of Mephedrone and Codeine-Based Cough Syrup

Police in Thane, Maharashtra, arrested Azim Ahmed Naeem Ahmed Khan (29) and Abuzaid Imtiaz Khan (28) for possession of 57 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup and 338.1 grams of mephedrone, valued at Rs 68 lakh. The substances, intended for illegal sale, violate the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. A case has been registered against the accused under these laws.