In a major crackdown on illicit drug supply, the Drugs Control Department in Gurugram arrested a 22-year-old man for selling spurious medicines and steroids without a valid drug license. The drive was aimed at unauthorized growth hormones, anabolic steroids, and expired drugs being supplied to gym enthusiasts and bodybuilders.

Key Highlights:
Arrest and Seizure of Spurious Medicines

• The accused, 22-year-old Hari Om from Palam Vihar, was arrested for peddling fake drugs and steroids illegally.

• A crackdown on a Gurugram's Sector 31 gym revealed stockpiles of fake growth hormone and steroid injectables, among them expired doses.

Illicit Sales via Online Platforms

• Investigations showed that Indiamart was being used as a site where anabolic steroids and growth hormones were illegally sold, following similar selling being prohibited on Alibaba.com.

• The illegal exports contravened several drug laws and regulations.

Dangers Surrounding Illegal Drug Selling

• Location of Somatropin injection, a common agent for muscle development, was being sold without prescription, posing serious health risks to the users.

• Possible side effects of abusing growth hormones and anabolic steroids are:

• Hormonal imbalances

• Organ failure

• Cardiovascular problem

Authorities Statements:
Amandeep Chauhan, Gurugram Drugs Control Officer:

• "The accused could not give a valid retail sale drug license, contravening Section 18 (c) of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act."

• "These drugs are being sold to bodybuilders in an illegal way and being supplied worldwide through India Mart illegally."

The illegal trade of spurious drugs, especially from gyms and websites, continues to be a concern. The Gurugram Drugs Control Department has requested people to report the same in the interest of public safety as well as drug regulation compliance.