Fazilka, March 8 -- In a big blow to illegal pharma opioid supply networks, the Punjab police have arrested four persons in the Fazilka district of the State and recovered over two lakh prohibited tablets (Alprazolam & Clobidol 100) from their possession, officials said.

The police have also recovered from the accused Rs 1.70 lakh "drug money" and three vehicles.

"Big blow to illegal pharma opioids supply networks. In a major breakthrough, #FazilkaPolice arrested 4 accused and recovered 2.10 lakh prohibited tablets (Alprazolam & Clobidol 100), Rs1.70 lakh Drug money, and 3 vehicles," Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said in a post on X.

The DGP said that an FIR under the NDPS Act had been registered at Sadar Police ...