In a joint investigation against illicit trade of spurious drugs, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), East Zone, and the Drugs Control Directorate, West Bengal, carried out a raid at M/s Care and Cure For You in Kolkata, resulting in the seizure of a large quantity of anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, and other drugs suspected to be spurious. The total market value of the drugs seized is estimated at approximately Rs. 6.60 Crore.

The drugs, labelled as being manufactured in various countries including Ireland, Turkey, the USA, and Bangladesh, were found without any supporting documents to prove their legitimate importation into India, PIB reported. In the absence of such documentation, the drugs were deemed to be spurious. The investigating team also discovered several empty packing materials, further raising concerns over the authenticity of the seized products, it informed.

The investigation also led to the arrest of the accused, a woman identified as the proprietor of the wholesale firm, who was taken into custody by the Drugs Inspector of CDSCO, East Zone. Meanwhile, the samples of the drugs have been sent for quality testing. Further investigation into the matter is ongoing.