New Delhi, Dec. 15 -- Stepping up its crackdown on the illegal drug trade, the Drugs Control Department of the Government of NCT of Delhi conducted a special inspection and enforcement drive at Bhagirath Palace.

The intensified action was carried out under the directions of Health Minister Dr Pankaj Kumar Singh, in line with the CM Rekha Gupta-led Delhi Government's firm resolve to ensure the availability of safe, effective and quality medicines for the public.

According to the press release, during the special enforcement programme, departmental teams carried out 27 inspections of wholesale drug dealers operating in the area.

As a result, over 10 firms were found contravening provisions of the Drugs Rules, and necessary action has bee...