Six arrested for selling Remdesivir in black in Bengaluru
25 vials seized; antiviral drug was being sold for Rs 24,000 a vial
Culprits were advertising Remdesivir on social media
BENGALURU:
The North Division police conducted raids at five places and arrested six persons for allegedly selling antiviral drug Remdesivir at inflated prices.
The raids were conducted following a tip-off. The cops have seized 25 vials of the drug. The accused were advertising the availability of Remdesivir on Facebook, Twitter and even on WhatsApp.
Dharmender Kumar Meena, DCP (North), tweeted: “Crackdown on blackmarketing of Remdesivir!! In a major drive against blackmarketing of Remdesivir, total 25 vials seized from 6 offenders in 5 different raids across North Division. Each vial was being sold at price 8 times higher than govt fixed rates.”
Further investigation is going on.We will reach the source of diversion of this drug and take action against whoever is involved.
— Dharmender Kumar Meena, IPS (@DCPNorthBCP) May 6, 2021
People are requested to DM info @DCPNorthBCP of any such illegal activities.We will act swiftly while maintaining confidentiality. @BlrCityPolice pic.twitter.com/ABVGOuFbR6
“Further investigation is going on. We will reach the source of diversion of this drug and take action against whoever is involved. People are requested to DM info @DCPNorthBCP of any such illegal activities.We will act swiftly while maintaining confidentiality.”
ACP JC Nagar, Reena Suvarna, tweeted: “Zero tolerance on blackmarketing of Remdesivir. Team JC Nagar PS has done incredible job by arresting three people with 12 vials who were into blackmarket of Remdesivir at Rs 24,000 each. Kudos to the team.”
Zero Tolerance on Black-marketingof Remdesivir. Team JC nagar PS has done a incredible job by arresting three people with 12 vials who were into black market of Remdesivir at 24000/- cost each. Kudos to the team.@DCPNorthBCP @Jcnagarps @BlrCityPolice @CPBlr @BSBommai
— ACP J C NAGAR – Reena Suvarna (@acpjcnagar) May 6, 2021
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