Guwahati: A police team in Mankachar, Assam seized a large quantity of cough syrup and arrested two individuals on Sunday night.

As per police sources, the arrested individuals were identified as Sabbir Hussain and Ali Eusup.

They were arrested from the Kacharipara area.

The operation was conducted based on specific inputs received by the police.

The team apprehended the two individuals, who were carrying a rice bag containing 50 bottles of Codeine Phosphate triprolidine Hydrochloride Cough syrup, each containing 100 ml.

The seized items also included three mobile handsets including one keypad mobile phone. The seizure process was documented videographically in the presence of independent witnesses.

Sabbir Hussain, 25, and Ali Eusup, 36, both residents of South Salmara-Mankachar district, have been arrested in connection with the case.

An FIR is being registered, and legal formalities are in progress.

The police have confirmed that the seized cough syrup contains Codeine Phosphate, a narcotic substance.