New Delhi, May 24 -- The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested five individuals and dismantled a drug syndicate operating in the North Campus area of Delhi University, officials said on Saturday.

According to officials, the accused were found in possession of 2,360 Tramadol-based capsules and 135 bottles of codeine-based syrup--both banned for non-prescription use--valued at over Rs. 1 lakh in the international market.

DCP, ANTF Crime Apoorva Gupta stated that the action is part of the ongoing anti-drug campaign under the Government of India's 'Zero Tolerance' policy and the "Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan." Acting on a tip-off, ANTF officials arrested Manish Bhatle (26), who was found carrying two sacks ...