DCA Busts Illegal Sale of Steroids to Gym-Goers in City

Hyderabad: Officials of Drugs Control Administration, Telangana, acting on atip-off regarding the illegal sale of steroid medicines to gym-goers, raided an unlicensed premises operating under the name ‘Rakesh Distributor,’ located at Esamiya Bazar, Koti, operated by Rakesh Kanodia, on September 18 and 19.

During the raid, DCA officers detected an unauthorised stock of a large quantity of steroid medicines for sale. Some 22 varieties of steroid medicines, including androgen and anabolic steroids, were found stocked for sale on the premises, indicating the potential for abuse of steroid medicines.

The abuse of androgen and anabolic steroids poses significant health risks. These drugs, often misused by bodybuilders to enhance muscle growth, can lead to a range of adverse effects, including cardiovascular issues, liver damage, mood swings, and hormonal imbalances. Moreover, long-term abuse can result in severe health complications such as infertility, kidney failure, and psychiatric disorders.

DCA officials seized a stock worth Rs 2 lakh from Rakesh Kanodia during the raid. V Ajay, Drugs Inspector, Goshamahal, and P Santosh, Drugs Inspector, Mehdipatnam, were among the officers who carried out the raid. DCA officers lifted the samples for analysis.