Semaria Police in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa district have arrested four persons for allegedly transporting and supplying prohibited narcotic medicines. During the operation, police seized 1,680 banned capsules, 20 bottles of cough syrup suspected to contain narcotic substances, and a scooter allegedly used in the crime.

The total value of the seized contraband and vehicle has been estimated at around ₹1.03 lakh. A case has been registered against the accused under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and all four have been produced before a local court.

Action Based on Informer Input

According to police, the operation was carried out following specific intelligence that four individuals were travelling on a black scooter bearing registration number MP-17-SA-8292 to deliver prohibited narcotic medicines at different locations.

Acting on the information, the Semaria police team laid a trap near Bhathiya on the Bhamra–Kushwar road. As police attempted to intercept the vehicle, the suspects allegedly tried to flee but were chased and apprehended.

Four Suspects Identified

During questioning, the accused were identified as:

• Raj Singh (21), a resident of Duwari village under Chorhata police station.

• Umesh Singh (34), a resident of Kushwar village under Semaria police station.

• Ankit Singh (27), also from Kushwar village.

• Pawan Rawat (26), a resident of Ward No. 14, Semaria town.

Contraband Recovered During Search

Police said a blue bag carried by the accused contained 210 strips comprising 1,680 prohibited Pywon Spas Plus capsules along with 20 bottles of Onrex cough syrup.

The accused were asked to produce valid documents authorising possession and transportation of the medicines but allegedly failed to provide any legal documentation.

Seizure Worth Over ₹1 Lakh

Police seized the recovered capsules valued at approximately ₹15,588, cough syrup worth around ₹8,000, and the scooter valued at nearly ₹80,000.

The combined value of the seized items has been estimated at about ₹1.03 lakh.

NDPS Case Registered

Following the recovery, police registered an FIR under the provisions of the NDPS Act and formally arrested all four accused.

Authorities said the accused were informed of the legal proceedings, their families were notified about the arrests, and they were subsequently produced before the competent court.

Drive Against Drug Trade to Continue

Semaria Station House Officer Shiva Agrawal said the operation was conducted based on reliable intelligence and resulted in the seizure of prohibited narcotic medicines along with the vehicle used for transportation.

He added that the police will continue intensive action against the illegal sale and trafficking of narcotic substances to curb drug-related crimes in the region.