Lucknow, Jan. 27 -- The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (UP STF) has achieved another breakthrough in the ongoing crackdown on an illegal codeine-based cough syrup smuggling racket.
The STF has arrested Vikas Singh Narve, a close associate of alleged kingpin Shubham Jaiswal, who had been on the agency's radar for a long time, officials said on Tuesday.
According to STF officials, Vikas Singh Narve played a crucial role in strengthening the high-profile smuggling network. Investigations have revealed that he acted as the key link who introduced Shubham Jaiswal to prominent figures in the network, identified as Amit Tata and Alok Singh. Through these connections, the supply and trafficking of codeine cough syrup allegedly expanded and beca...