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Crime
Maharashtra Police Arrest Two for Unlicensed Sale of Prescription Injections in Latur
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🗓 18 Aug 2026, 01:04 PM
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Maharashtra police arrested two individuals in Latur for allegedly selling prescription injections without a valid licence.
Maharashtra police detained two people in the city of Latur on charges of selling prescription injections without holding the required licence.
The arrests were made after a complaint was filed by a local resident who alleged that the individuals were distributing the injections without any regulatory approval.
Police officials said the suspects were apprehended at a shop in the market area and are now being held at the Latur police station pending further investigation.
The case is being processed under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, which mandates that any sale of prescription drugs must be conducted by licensed professionals.
The authorities have assured the public that steps will be taken to prevent such illegal practices in the future.
The arrests were made after a complaint was filed by a local resident who alleged that the individuals were distributing the injections without any regulatory approval.
Police officials said the suspects were apprehended at a shop in the market area and are now being held at the Latur police station pending further investigation.
The case is being processed under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, which mandates that any sale of prescription drugs must be conducted by licensed professionals.
The authorities have assured the public that steps will be taken to prevent such illegal practices in the future.