7 held for illegal sale of Remdesivir injections in Mumbai

Seven people were arrested for allegedly being involved in the illegal sale of drugs in Mulund of Maharashtra. Reportedly, the Rs 5,400 injection was being sold for Rs 30,000 to Rs 40,000.

Mumbai: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) arrested seven people from Mulund on Sunday for black marketing of Remdesivir, the injection used for the treatment of COVID-19 patients.

Acting on a tip-off, the FDA official laid a trap and pretended as a customer to catch them red-handed.

Remdesivir injections seized in Mulund

The officials seized the injections while during interrogation it was revealed that the gang includes a pharmacist.

Reportedly, the Rs 5,400 injection was being sold for Rs 30,000 to Rs 40,000.

FDA Commissioner Arun Unhale said: "Actions will be taken against the seven persons involved in the black marketing."

Earlier, two men were arrested from Mira road for black marketing the Remdesivir injections.

Four injections were seized from them and they claimed that pharmacist of a private hospital in Bandra provided the drug.