Special Enforcement Drive to Curb Illegal Sale of Habit-Forming Drugs in Vulnerable Zones of CURE Region
detecting the illegal sale of habit-forming drugs, including Tramadol tablets, Tapentadol tablets, Nitrazepam tablets, Pregabalin containing formulations, Zolpidem tablets, Alprazolam tablets, Codeine-containing cough syrups, etc.
Telangana: Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) – Drugs Wing, as part of a *special drive to curb the illegal sale and diversion of habit-forming drugs in CURE Region*, conducted raids at medical shops located in vulnerable areas of Charminar, Mehdipatnam, Tolichowki, Malakpet and Goshamahal Zones on 6th October, 2026, along with police personnel of the Enforcement Wing of TG SAFE.
The raids were conducted at several retail medical shops in vulnerable zones of the CURE region, focusing on detecting the illegal sale of habit-forming drugs, including Tramadol tablets, Tapentadol tablets, Nitrazepam tablets, Pregabalin containing formulations, Zolpidem tablets, Alprazolam tablets, Codeine-containing cough syrups, etc.
Discrepancies were detected in *111 medical shops* during the raids conducted in vulnerable areas of the CURE Region, and *Show Cause Notices were issued* for initiating departmental action, including suspension / cancellation of drug licences.
