<p>Police have uncovered an alleged <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-crime-news/article/fda-seized-spurious-medicines-valued-at-rs-185-crore-in-thane-2-booked-23447594" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">counterfeit medicines racket in Maharashtra&rsquo;s Thane city</a> and seized spurious pharmaceutical products worth Rs 2.84 lakh, including fake versions of commonly used prescription medicines, officials said on Thursday.</p>
<p>Two people have been taken into custody in connection with the case, police said.</p>
<h2>Man intercepted in Wagle Estate</h2>
<p>The action followed a complaint filed by a senior official of a pharmaceutical company, according to police.</p>
<p>Acting on the complaint, police intercepted a Mumbai resident in the Wagle Estate area of Thane on September 21.</p>
<p>During the investigation, police allegedly found that the man was involved in the manufacture and storage of counterfeit medicines along with an accomplice associated with a pharmaceutical firm in Lucknow, a police official said.</p>
<p>The two allegedly manufactured and stocked the spurious medicines with the intention of making illegal financial gains.</p>
<h2>Fake versions of prescription medicines seized</h2>
<p>Police seized a consignment of pharmaceutical products from the accused, including counterfeit versions of widely used prescription medicines manufactured by prominent pharmaceutical companies, the official said.</p>
<p>The seized medicines were valued at approximately Rs 2.84 lakh, according to police.</p>
<p>Officials are examining the seized stock to establish the extent of the alleged <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/navi-mumbai-raid-busts-interstate-syndicate-tampering-with-food-expiry-dates-23647692" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">counterfeiting operation</a> and determine the source of the medicines and their intended distribution network.</p>
<h2>Accused allegedly lacked required licences</h2>
<p>According to police, the accused did not possess valid licences required for the manufacture or sale of medicines.</p>
<p>The accused were allegedly attempting to sell the counterfeit stock to an unauthorised buyer when the police action was carried out.</p>
<p>The lack of valid drug manufacturing and sales licences has been cited as part of the allegations against the two accused. Police are also investigating whether the medicines had already been supplied to other buyers.</p>
<h2>Police investigate source and distribution network</h2>
<p>The seizure has prompted further investigation into the alleged racket, including how the counterfeit medicines were manufactured, where the raw materials and packaging were sourced and whether any other people were involved.</p>
<p>Police are also examining the intended market for the seized stock and whether <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-fda-raids-maharashtra-fda-raids-88-locations-files-20-firs-and-seize-fake-medicines-cosmetics-worth-rs-9-5-cr-in-two-months-23642602" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">counterfeit medicines</a> had previously been distributed through the alleged network.</p>
<p>The two accused have been booked under relevant legal provisions, officials said. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.</p>
<p>Police said the case was initiated following the complaint by the pharmaceutical company official and the subsequent interception of one of the accused in Wagle Estate.</p>
<p><strong>(With inputs from PTI)</strong></p>

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