Lucknow, Nov. 27 -- The Special Task Force (STF) on Thursday arrested a man involved in trafficking codeine-based cough syrup (Phensedyl) from Lucknow. The accused is believed to be a crucial member of a nationwide drug syndicate responsible for distributing narcotics worth over Rs 100 crore. He is also reportedly close to the kingpin who operates from Dubai.
The STF detained Amit Kumar Singh, alias Amit Tata, near Gwari Chauraha in Gomti Nagar today morning. He was taken to the STF headquarters for interrogation. According to officials, Amit was attempting to reactivate the syndicate's network while staying in Lucknow.
From the accused, police recovered two mobile phones, a Fortuner SUV, an Aadhaar card, Rs 4,500 in cash, and several imp...