Coimbatore police arrested a major drug trafficking suspect in Haryana and seized 20,000 tablets. The accused, Sachin Garg, was involved in selling painkillers for substance abuse across Tamil Nadu.
Coimbatore: The Coimbatore City Police have successfully apprehended a key suspect in a drug trafficking case from Haryana and brought him to Coimbatore. The accused, identified as Sachin Garg (43), was allegedly involved in the large-scale distribution of painkillers for substance abuse across Tamil Nadu.
The arrest comes amidst growing concerns over the increasing prevalence of drug abuse in Tamil Nadu, particularly among youth and college students. Despite ongoing police efforts to curb drug trafficking, the state has witnessed a surge in narcotics circulation and addiction rates.
The case unfolded in July when the Coimbatore City Prohibition Enforcement Wing arrested over five individuals, including supporting actresses, for selling painkillers for substance abuse on the Ukkadam-Sungam bypass road. Subsequent investigations revealed that the accused had procured the drugs from Sachin Garg, who runs a private company that buys medicines in bulk from manufacturers in Ambala district, Haryana, and sells them to pharmacies.
Acting on orders from City Police Commissioner V. Balakrishnan, a special team led by Inspector Senthilkumar was dispatched to Haryana. After intensive surveillance and investigation, the team successfully apprehended Sachin Garg. He was produced before a local court in Haryana and brought to Coimbatore on September 6. Following further interrogation, Garg was remanded to the Coimbatore Central Prison.
Addressing the media on the evening of September 6, Commissioner V. Balakrishnan provided details of the operation. He stated, "Sachin Garg has been selling painkillers without prescription for substance abuse. We have seized 20,000 tablets from him. He used to send the tablets to his contacts through courier services. Garg would purchase a strip of 100 tablets for Rs. 600 and sell it for Rs. 3,000. His buyers would then resell these tablets for up to Rs. 30,000."
The Commissioner also highlighted the intensified efforts to eradicate drug abuse in the city. From January to August this year, 797 individuals have been arrested for selling cannabis, narcotic tablets, and banned tobacco products. The police have seized 158 kg of cannabis and 2,598 kg of banned tobacco products. Nineteen individuals have been detained under the Goondas Act, 39 bank accounts have been frozen, and 132 vehicles have been impounded in connection with these cases.
The arrest of Sachin Garg marks a significant breakthrough in the ongoing battle against drug trafficking in Coimbatore and the wider Tamil Nadu region. Authorities hope this will disrupt the supply chain of narcotic substances and contribute to the reduction of drug abuse in the area.
The arrest comes amidst growing concerns over the increasing prevalence of drug abuse in Tamil Nadu, particularly among youth and college students. Despite ongoing police efforts to curb drug trafficking, the state has witnessed a surge in narcotics circulation and addiction rates.
The case unfolded in July when the Coimbatore City Prohibition Enforcement Wing arrested over five individuals, including supporting actresses, for selling painkillers for substance abuse on the Ukkadam-Sungam bypass road. Subsequent investigations revealed that the accused had procured the drugs from Sachin Garg, who runs a private company that buys medicines in bulk from manufacturers in Ambala district, Haryana, and sells them to pharmacies.
Acting on orders from City Police Commissioner V. Balakrishnan, a special team led by Inspector Senthilkumar was dispatched to Haryana. After intensive surveillance and investigation, the team successfully apprehended Sachin Garg. He was produced before a local court in Haryana and brought to Coimbatore on September 6. Following further interrogation, Garg was remanded to the Coimbatore Central Prison.
Addressing the media on the evening of September 6, Commissioner V. Balakrishnan provided details of the operation. He stated, "Sachin Garg has been selling painkillers without prescription for substance abuse. We have seized 20,000 tablets from him. He used to send the tablets to his contacts through courier services. Garg would purchase a strip of 100 tablets for Rs. 600 and sell it for Rs. 3,000. His buyers would then resell these tablets for up to Rs. 30,000."
The Commissioner also highlighted the intensified efforts to eradicate drug abuse in the city. From January to August this year, 797 individuals have been arrested for selling cannabis, narcotic tablets, and banned tobacco products. The police have seized 158 kg of cannabis and 2,598 kg of banned tobacco products. Nineteen individuals have been detained under the Goondas Act, 39 bank accounts have been frozen, and 132 vehicles have been impounded in connection with these cases.
The arrest of Sachin Garg marks a significant breakthrough in the ongoing battle against drug trafficking in Coimbatore and the wider Tamil Nadu region. Authorities hope this will disrupt the supply chain of narcotic substances and contribute to the reduction of drug abuse in the area.