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What is the news?
Phensedyl (a cough syrup) Smuggling remains a challenge for the Border Security Force (BSF) along the India – Bangladesh border.
What is Phensedyl?
Phensedyl is a codeine-based cough syrup.It has been banned in Bangladesh as it was used as an intoxicant in a country that follows liquor prohibition.
It was consumed by youngsters in large quantities against the recommended small dose to get high.
Due to this, the Phensedyl is being smuggled from India. One bottle of Phensedyl costs about Rs. 200 in India and the moment it crosses the border, the price goes up to thousands.
What is being done to stop Phensedyl smuggling?
BSF is developing a network of ascertaining information on smuggling and attempts are being made so that nothing can be hidden from the eyes of the troops.
Source: This post is based on the article “Phensedyl smuggling a challenge for BSF” published in The Hindu on 16th Feb 2022.
