Fake steroids, protein supplements worth Rs 2 crore recovered in Greater Noida; 3 arrested

The accused used to buy raw materials from Haryana, manufacture these supplements and label them with the stickers of leading foreign brands, said the police.

Three men were arrested by Noida Police for allegedly producing and selling fake steroids and supplements following a raid at Vishnauli on Saturday night. Products worth Rs 2 crore have been seized from the accused.

The accused, identified as Anuj Kumar Singh, Bachan Kumar and Pritam, made protein products, injections and other items used by fitness enthusiasts, said the police.

“We received information that fake steroids are being manufactured in a Greater Noida flat. Drug inspectors and the Badalpur (police) team raided the flat and the equipment were recovered. They had been making harmful products and packaging them as legitimate supplements. The accused used to supply it to many places,” said Elamaran G, ADCP.

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