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The Rs 40 shot: Inside cough syrup racket hooking teens across states; 78 arrested in UP

A vast illicit economy fueled by codeine-based cough syrups is thriving across East UP and beyond, preying on youth and laborers. Investigations reveal a multi-crore racket involving diversion from legal channels, with kingpins orchestrating a complex smuggling network. Authorities are intensifying crackdowns, with multiple arrests and probes underway.