Kuwait: Unaware of banned drug, Melwin lands in jail


Shreyas S H
Daijiworld Media Network

Karkala/Kuwait, Mar 26: Sometime ago, young Melwin Fernandes from Karkala tried to help his neighbour by carrying a pain killer medicine to Kuwait to hand it over to her husband, but the simple offer to help turned into a tragic situation, after Melwin was arrested by Kuwaiti authorities at the airport, because the pain killer he was carrying was banned in the country.

On February 9, Melwin was arrested for carrying the drug Tramadol (a pain killer). His wife, Carol Fernandes claimed that he was unaware of the contents in the parcel handed over to him by the neighbour, and said that her husband was coldly cheated by the neighbour whom they had trusted.

Melwin Fernades, working as a field service supervisor in Kuwait, is married to Carol and the couple has two young daughters.

Carol speaking in detail about the incident to daijiworld said, "While Melwin was readying himself to depart from India, our neighbour, Justine Castelino gave a parcel requesting it to be handed over to her husband Richard Castelino residing in Kuwait, who is also a friend of Melwin.

"When questioned about the parcel, Justine said it contained 2 kg of meat, a bottle of pickle, a packet of masala powder and some medicines. Since the neighbour was trustworthy and had earlier given such parcels, we believed her and accepted the parcel without bothering to open and check it," she said.

She was in for a shock, when on February 10 morning she got a call from her husband saying that he had been detained by the Kuwait customs officials for carrying a banned drug without prescription. He instructed Carol to ring up Richard Castelino and ask him to come to the airport with authentic prescription for the medicine.

Accordingly, Carol called up Richard, who consoled her and promised to get Melwin released within two hours after investigation procedures were completed.

"However, even after two days Melwin was not released and when I contacted Richard again, he tried to evade and made fraudulent statements," Carol said. Jolted by the developments, she contacted the Indian Embassy with the help of noted activist Pascal Pinto and also sent an email to the Embassy. Carol said that after she approached Pascal for help, he started getting threats, warning him not to intervene.

On digging deeper into the incident, she learnt that the tablet was banned in Kuwait, and hence Melwin was arrested and sent to Sulaibiya jail.

Currently she has taken legal recourse, hiring a lawyer to fight for his release. "The tablets belonged to Richard, so he has to face legal action and be sent to jail," she asserted.

Carol said she found that the tablets were purchased from Maharashtra with the help of Castelino’s relatives.

She also filed a complaint in Karkala town police station against Justine for allegedly cheating her husband.

When daijiworld contacted Justine, she denied Carol's allegations. "We have not done anything wrong. I gave the tablets without knowing that they were banned in Kuwait. It was his (Melwin) duty to check the authenticity of the tablets. He has travelled many times to and fro Kuwait. He knows the rules better than me," she said, adding, "It is better you go to Kuwait than talking to me."

"The Indian community, specially the Embassy in Kuwait needs to help Melwin as he is innocent. He only tried to help a person without the knowledge of banned medicines," Carol requested.

The story of Melwin is a lesson to every international passenger. It is highly advisable to learn the laws of the country one is travelling to, and be doubly sure of what one is carrying. Items that are allowed in one country may be banned in others. In Dubai too, a Mangalorean lady has been languishing in prison for the last five years for carrying 'khaskhas' (poppy seeds) which is banned there.


Associations in Kuwait or individuals who wish to help the family can contact Carol by email:  caral2255@yahoo.com

  

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  • Gaurav, Delhi

    Fri, Aug 11 2017

    The ban has not been found to be uniform outside India, while some countries would ban it, some would continue with its usage based on its independent data studies. Some famous banned painkiller medicines or drugs we used in our daily life Nimesulide, Propoxyphene, Disprin, Oxyphenbutazone, Analgin etc. These medicines actually banned in many countries but still available in India.

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  • Francis veagas, Uk

    Fri, Feb 26 2016

    I'm so glad you came out, thanks for the great advices, I hope you are okay now.

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  • alwyn pinto, shedygury/riyadh

    Sun, Sep 20 2015

    I was detained at riyadh airport jail for 6 hrs by customs for bringing NONI health drink which they released and warned me after lab test at airport detention for banned items.if in case that lab test passed fire test i would have been executed.so please do not take noni to saudi arabia.

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  • hartwinder, india

    Sat, Apr 18 2015

    Well in india Tramadol is considered very safe...after diclofenac its 2nd most commonly prescribed if the patient still unhappy then nelfy...and all these are available without prescription...

    I wonder why kuwait banned this...and in india there is no single case of tramdol related death..
    Or abuse in literature... may be the retard there abusing this themselves and the putting ban on all...

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  • unknown, mumbai

    Sat, Jun 28 2014

    Is bhringraj also know as Eclipta prostrata used for hair oil banned in kuwait

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  • CAL, M'lore

    Wed, Jun 11 2014

    Firstly, sympathize with Carol and Melwin. Hope all gets sorted out soon and Melwin is released. This event will take a toll in his life, but I would advice let it pass as water under the bridge. It wont be easy, but atleast now you know who your true friends are!!!

    Dim-witted Justine and her family for being pretentious about this situation and how they have been successful in ruining their friends family. In order to safeguard themselves they denied sending the meds.

    Few things for frequent flyers:
    1. Pack your own bags and know the contents well. Tag your bags for proper identification and ensure well locked.
    2. Ensure all medicines imported into the country of embarkation is backed with a doctors prescription and a medical receipt.
    3. Never take any parcels without physically seeing the contents. If you need to tear open the parcel do it cause it ain't as painful as being detained and jailed.
    4. If you are not sure of the contents or medicines, reject carrying it for safety purpose.

    I believe in the policy, never give never take parcels for anyone, use it and be happy.

    CAL

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  • Deepak, Kuwait

    Sun, Jun 08 2014

    Hai friends my wife coming from India to kuwait this week i need some profenidone tablet i can bring that tablet from india?any airport issues ? How can i get from india? If any one can give me advice please send a reply or give a call to 60996885

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  • P.B.Pinto, mangalore

    Sun, May 18 2014

    for information

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  • N Dsouza, Dubai

    Tue, Apr 15 2014

    Mr. Aadil, can you give your email id. Regards.

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  • Mustafa, Mangalore

    Thu, Apr 03 2014

    yes! Mother is great..
    i am sharing my own experience, one of my family friend, neighbor who went to Dubai on Double Passpor[the was cheated by some people in Bombay], in Dubai they deported him for having 2 passports or not having passport(no idea what happened over there], in Mumbai-they thought he was a Terrorist(because he was having long beard] and beat him to death..cruel Police didnt inform the house also, we paid about 5000 rs bribe to the warden to get the dead body &post mortem.
    Now tell me where is mother India?
    Have you ever been to any foreign country(other than US]? You will never say Indian airport officials are good..Sure..

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  • Mayola, Mangalore / Kuwait

    Sun, Mar 30 2014

    Dear Aadil Baig,
    As you said you have some strong connection with the ruling family of Kuwait, please come forward to help an innocent person. If you could do so god will bless you abundantly.

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  • roopesh karkala, karkala

    Sun, Mar 30 2014

    Trust is important but not in the way of getting cheated , only way, lets pray for the quick release of Melwin.

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  • Sebastian Pinto, Mangalore

    Sun, Mar 30 2014

    What is the Indian embassy doing? I think they should swing into action and get him out. Do they even know about it?

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  • Alwyn, Mangalore

    Sat, Mar 29 2014

    Now a day’s courier is so fast and very safe. Do not carry anything others parcel or any items and be safe. If anyone wants to help, just pay the money to the courier and be happy, helpful, and enjoy the life.

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  • cynthia, kuwait

    Sat, Mar 29 2014

    Tramadol is nt banned, we use in hospitals in moh, the only requirement to carry this drug is valid prescription since it is a narcotic drug. bt its nt banned

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  • Gerard Lobo, Porvorim, Goa

    Thu, Oct 16 2014

    Cyntia,thanks for sharing the info.that Taramodol is not banned but bcoz it's a narcotic drug,one needs a doctor's subscription.I am just one month in kuwait,plz let me know about anymore precautions I need to take about the laws in kuwait. My email is gerardlobo73@gmail.com and phone # 66807167 Take care, god bless!

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  • RAHUL PURI, India

    Mon, Mar 08 2021

    Hi Cynthia, Can you please tell Can I bring Buprenorphine to Kuwait with Doctors Prescription,please reply to me on my email rpuri393@gmail.com

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  • Klaten , Dubai

    Fri, Mar 28 2014

    I am klaten serrao. i am carol Brother. i know melwin sens 8 years to go hi is such a gentleman . and a humble person.waT EVER I AM TODAY BIZ HIM ONLY . Richard Castelino KNOW ABT KUWAIT RULES PROPERLY . HI DID Wrong guilty feel abt melwin .
    Please Pray for Melvin .

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  • Santhosh Arun, Mangalore

    Sat, Mar 29 2014

    Dear Kalten and all the viewers, Please note the "Naked Truth" : Robert is using the particular tabs to manufacture illicit liquor (once upon time same as Govt liquor in Mangalore) and hence his wife was using your brother in law as well as many of their known friends as a mule.
    Dear Viewers Please consider judge this!!!!!

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  • Rudolf, Mangalore/Mumbai

    Fri, Mar 28 2014

    After some research on the banned drug it appears the particular medication involved is strictly banned in that country since long and it is not at all possible that somebody working there for so many years and using that pain killer would not be known that it is completely banned and that even local docs not prescribing it!!

    Since many teenagers and young people have seemingly died because of this pain killers misuse very stringent punishment along with fine is there, and many using or holding this particular banned stuff have been jailed and fined as per law of the land!!

    It is really very sad that innocent Melwin was literally mesmerized by the sweet talking "good neighbor" into unwittingly carrying this strictly banned medication!!

    Empathize, hope, and pray during this Lenten season that this innocent man be released soon!!!

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  • V D'Souza, UK

    Fri, Mar 28 2014

    I just signed the petition: "Release Melvin from Sulaibiya prison, Kuwait" Will you join me in supporting this issue?


    http://www.thepetitionsite.com/568/369/020/release-melvin-from-sulaibiya-prison-kuwait/

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  • Menezes Doni Leo, Balkunje,

    Fri, Mar 28 2014

    This is the lesson to all international travelers to learn.Very sad to the part of Melwin family.Hope he will out soon.Lets keep his our prayers
    One more advice to all the international travelers is that lease do not accept any packages from strangers in the airport at the time of checking in.There are people who offer a small bag saying that they have excess luggage.Please do not entertain them at all.When they have money to travel dont you think they have no money to pay for excess luggage??
    Please be careful travelers!!!!!!

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  • Aadil Baig, Kuwait

    Fri, Mar 28 2014

    God willing he should be out soon. he has not committed a big crime. Indian Embassy cannot do anything much in this matter as all expatriates are supposed to know the rules and regulation. The bottom line is he will be out very soon.

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  • ALBAN PEREIRA, DOHA/MANGALORE

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    Very sad to hear about Melwin. May God give him and his family the strength and the courage to come out of this difficult time. God Bless.

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  • Homer, Bharat

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    Why is banned drug NOT banned in India...Life in India has NO value?
    A banned drug is available in India without Prescription?

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  • Francis Lobo, Udupi

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    Justine Castelino and Melwin Fernandes should have taken precautions.They should have got a prescription made out in Melwin's name with the bill of the pharmacy.Although this is morally wrong but this would have prevented Melwin from going to jail for his innocence.

    Sometimes we do try to help people, but this is the end result.

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  • Dony Bajal, Bajal Dubai

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    Melwin and Carol was in Dubai earlier, he is such a gentleman and a humble person, please remember him in your daily prayer to release ASAP, those people have high influence in national level and international level please help him

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  • Shodhan Prasad, Attavar/Dubai

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    We need to find out a way to get him out and can make a mass appeal proving his innocence. Let us all pray for his early release.

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  • William, Bantwal

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    Very sad incident for trusting anybody and blindly taking any parcel from any body. Mostly we hesitate to say no, but now Melwyn is realising the unexpected at a wrong time. The Arab officials may consider his case and release him soon. It's a pity when we do not want to go still some body makes it to go. Justine is a cunning lady, how Melwyn can open somebody's parcel? Hope the Arab's are broad minded guys and release him soon. God bless him. My wife sent eatables through neighbor from Mumbai, but they never gave me ate it, said so many lies. Then stopped sending, never to trust anybody.

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  • C K DAYANANDA, MANGALURU

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    One again a lesson for all those who consider gulf countries as heaven and always find fault with India.

    We may not be rich economically but rich in heart.

    Mother India is gracious to forgive such small mistakes.

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  • Joel, UAE/Australia

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    So why doesnt the UAE or Kuwait put up a list of DO's and DONT's on their embassy websites or at the arrival sections of their airports?

    Shame on them for not being organized and for treating expats (especially those from lesser developed countries) with disdain.

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  • Aadil Baig, Kuwait

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    Tremadol is banned Kuwait from a long time as a lot people, especially youngsters use it to get high or get a kick out of it , it can only be used if there is a special prescription given by Dr. from the ministry of health.

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  • P. Pinto, Kuwait

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    I am pleased to read this comment and ready to help Melwin Please you can contact me, Mr Pinto 965 55645999 as I am in touch with Indian Embassy Melwins Wife and the Lawyer Thanks once again.

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  • Johnson Mathias, Dubai

    Thu, Mar 27 2014


    I am relative of Melwin and following this case closely.
    I thank particularly Mr.Psacal pinto working persistently for this cause.
    May the almighty god bless Pascal Pinto for the social work. Hope Melwin will be released soon.

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  • Antony Fernandes, Mangalore / USA

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    God bless you Mr. Pascal Pinto you are great and awesome to take initiates in this case. All of our prayers will help you and guide you to get release to Melwin at the earliest.

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  • Flora Dsouza, kalmady/Jerimeri, Mumbai

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    Dear Melwyn
    Don’t worry, you are innocent. Our Almighty Lord is faithful and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one. I pray for your fast release.

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  • John Tauro, M'lore / Kwt

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    Mr. Max Sequeira,
    The Indian Embassy is ready to digest any amount of criticism, but will not act until and unless there is pressure from New Delhi. I know years back a person was jailed on false charges by his employer and was released only after the intervention of a MP.

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  • Vincent Praveen Castelino, Pernal / Mumbai

    Thu, Mar 27 2014


    Very sad incident...

    Although Mr.Melwin is the scapegoat without knowing the contents(the Banned Drug in Kuwait) of the parcel.
    It is heartening to read this article that the very same neighbor Mr. Richard on whose behalf this parcel was sent is "Deserting Mr. Melwin" purely for the "Fear/Consequences" of the "Law of the Land".

    One must understand the "Pain" and "Mental Agony" of Mr. Richard,his wife Carol and his children and close relatives and family/friends.

    Hope some good Samaritan ("Influential Person") in Kuwait will come forward who has some "Contacts" OR "Clout" with the Kuwaiti Ruler Family/Higher Authorities to "Bail" him out from the current unforeseen situation.

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  • Rudolf, Mumbai

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    The list provided by a Doc gives only particular brand names of some of the cos. in the market, but IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT medicines with the same "active ingredients" are also manufactured by a multitude of other small pharma cos., for ex. those with "Tramadol 50 mg tablets" a pain reliever are available from 98 different cos. with different brand names, so also "alprazolam" an anti anxiety agent is available from 255 different cos. under different brand names!!

    So, what is very important is not the particular brand name itself, but the "active ingredient" (generic name of molecules) in the particular medicine irrespective of the brand name!!

    So, it will imply that even any other brand name with the banned "active ingredient" will also be considered as banned!!

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  • Manu, Nainad, Mangalore

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    As many people are not aware of these new rules, concerned authorities also should have the common sense to announce this in the Airport and make sure that all are aware of these things what to carry and not. Or you expect us to learn all country's rules and regulations before we go to that country. We have other work also.

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  • John Tauro, M'lore / Kwt

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    My sincere thanks to Dr. S. Kamath & Daijiworld for the efforts taken in publishing the list of medicines requiring prescription.

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  • Shammi , Karnataka

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    Dear readers,if you are taking, even normal medicines other than the banned.Please ask your genuine doctor to write a confidential note on the particular medicines and is permitted with the signatures etc.I ve done this when i took homeopathic medicines.To be on safer side ,this is advisable

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  • Stephen, Dubai / Moodbidri

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    Such system should be implemented in all airports across the country, that passengers are alerted (during check-in)on customs regulations (mainly medicines, food ingredients, hazardous goods, beauty & body care products etc) of their destination country, before flying itself, so that all passengers are aware & take a call accordingly.

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  • Sunil Palanna, Qatar

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    Please Pray for Melvin he is my Ex colleague,he is innocent person friendly and helping a nature guy so sad to hear that he held up in Kuwait jail.

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  • Stephen, Davangere

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    india is best ....

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  • Max Sequeira, M'lore/Bahrain

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    The saddest part is that no matter how innocent or guilty an Indian in a foreign country is, the Indian Embassies which need to help Indians in these situations are completely useless. we are like orphans within and outside India that our Government is just not bothered to represent our cases. we must learn from Embassies of other countries who rush to help their citizens when they are in trouble. how long we Indians will live stateless and insignificant in this world. I truly wish that I was not born in india.

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  • Indian, Mangalore/KSA

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    Hope & pray for Melwin's early release.
    For gulf bound passengers,should the prescription be in Arabic if you are carrying any medicine? Can anyone clarify this?

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  • Blaan Mendonca, USA

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    The lesson is do not take any package from any person. This is an international law, not to carry any package from any person. If you are really trying to do a favor then open the package before you accept from the person.

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  • Munna, Mangalore

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    Check this out...
    http://www.uaeinteract.com/travel/drug.asp - this link is for UAE

    http://kuwait.visahq.com/customs/ Kuwait

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  • Felix Santhumayor, mangalore-doha qatar

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    It is sad to hear this news,anyway, I was working in the palace in Kuwait for 6 years and left the job 2 years back, but i have some contacts there in the palace of the Kuwaitis ruler. if i can contribute little help if the family willing i must try my phone number is 919972312618. at present iam in mangalore. my name is felix santhumayor, vamanjoor parish

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  • Abdul Jabbar, Mangalore

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    Big salute to you sir from my side.These days where everybody is hell bent in 'doosron ki bajao...." , you are trying to help him get out of the ugly situation.Hope we all take some basic lessons from you

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  • NISHAR AHMED, UAE

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    We are wishing all the success for your intention.. Hats-off to u sir...

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  • Ron, Bahrain

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    Moral of this incident!
    Don't give parcel and don't take the parcel. When in Rome, live like the Romans do. I pray for a quick release of Melwin.

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  • Dr S Kamath, Mumbai

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    232, REMERON 15 mg, Mirtazapine 15mg, Tablets
    233, REMERON 30 mg, Mirtazapine 30mg, Tablets
    234, REMERON 45 mg, Mirtazapine 45mg, Tablets
    235, Remeron Sol Tab 30mg , Mirtazapine, Tablets
    236, REVACOD, Codeine Phosphate 10mg, Paracetamol 500mg/1 tab., Tablets
    237, RHINOTUSSAL, Dextromethorphan HBr 20mg Phenylephrine HCL 20mg,Carbinoxamine maleate 4mg, Capsules
    238, RIAPHAN 15mg/5ml, Dextromethorphan HBr 15mg/5ml, Syrup
    239, RISPERDAL 1, Risperidone 1mg, Tablets
    240, RISPERDAL 1mg/ml, Risperidone 1mg/1ml, Oral Solution
    241, RISPERDAL 2, Risperidone 2mg, Tablets
    242, RISPERDAL 3, Risperidone 3mg, Tablets
    243, RISPERDAL 4, Risperidone 4mg, Tablets
    244, Risperidal Consta 25mg, Risperidone, Inj/ Suspension
    245, Risperidal Consta 37.5 mg, Risperidone, Inj/ Suspension
    246, Risperidal Consta 50 mg, Risperidone, Inj/ Suspension
    247, RITALIN 10, Methylphenidate HCL 10mg, Tablets
    248, RITALIN SR 20mg, Methylphenidate HCL 20mg/1tab., Tablets
    249, RIVOTRIL 0.25%, Clonazepam 0.25%, s
    250, RIVOTRIL 0.5, Clonazepam 0.5 mg, Tablets
    251, RIVOTRIL 1mg/ml, Clonazepam 1mg/ml, Injection
    252, RIVOTRIL 2, Clonazepam 2mg, Tablets
    253, ROACCUTANE 10, Isotretinoin 10mg, Capsules
    254, ROACCUTANE 2.5, Isotretinoin 2.5mg, Capsules
    255, ROACCUTANE 20, Isotretinoin 20mg, Capsules
    256, ROACCUTANE 5, Isotretinoin 5mg, Capsules
    257, ROBAXIN, Methocarbamol 100mg/ml, Injection
    258, ROBAXIN 500, Methocarbamol 500mg, Tablets
    259, ROBAXISAL, Methocarbamol 400mg,Aspirin 325mg, Tablets
    260, ROBITUSSIN-CF, Dextromethorphan HBr 10mg , Guaifenesin 100mg,Pseudoephedrine HCl 30mg /5ml, Syrup
    261, ROMILAR 1.5%, Dextromethorphan 15mg/ml, s
    262, ROMILAR 15, Dextromethorphan 15mg, Dragees
    263, ROMILAR EXPECTORANT, Dextromethorphan 3.06mg , Ammonium chloride 18mg, Panthenol 11mg/1ml, Syrup
    264, SAIZEN 4 IU, Somatropine 4 IU, Injection
    265, SALIPAX, Fluoxetine 20mg, Capsules
    266, SANDOSTATIN 0.05, Octreotide 0.05mg/ml, Injection
    267, SANDOSTATIN 0.1, Octreotide 0.1mg/ml, Injection
    268, SANDOSTATIN 0.2, Octreotide 0.2mg/ml, Injection
    269, SANDOSTATIN 0.5, Octreotide 0.5mg/ml, Injection
    270, SAROTEN Retard 25, Amitriptyline HCL 25 mg, Capsules
    271, SAROTEN Retard 50, Amitriptyline HCL 50 mg, Capsules
    272, SEDOFAN DM, Dextromethorphan HBr 10mg Triprolidine 1.25mg, Pseudoephedrine HCL 30mg/5ml, Syrup
    273, SEDOFAN-P, Dextromethorphan HBr 15mg, Tablets
    274, SERENACE 0.5, Haloperidol 0.5mg, Tablets
    275, SERENACE 1.5, Haloperidol 1.5mg, Tablets
    276, SERENACE 10, Haloperidol 10mg, Tablets
    277, SERENACE 5, Haloperidol 5mg, Tablets
    278, SEROQUEL 100 mg, Quetiapine 100 mg, Tablets
    279, SEROQUEL 200 mg, Quetiapine 200 mg, Tablets
    280, SEROQUEL 25 mg, Quetiapine 25 mg, Tablets
    281, SEROQUEL Patient Starter Pack, Quetiapine 100 mg/tab. (2 tablets), Quetiapine 25 mg/tab. (6 tablets), Tablets
    282, SEROXAT 20, Paroxetine 20mg, Tablets
    283, SERZONE 100mg, Nefazodone H

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  • Koti , Udupi

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    Dactre Mande hal maltar, volta copy paste.

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  • vinu, bajal/M'lore

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    Thank you Dr. Kamath, God bless you and your fly

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  • Dr.S.Kamath, Mumbai

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    Thanks kazim you are right .text limitation in comments made this .But half knowledge is not good.I apologize.Full list is available on www.uaeinteract/travel/drugs.asp .

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  • hassanmukha, mangalore

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    Dear all,Let us pray for the release of Mr.Melwin.
    Advice to all those who are travelling out of India,never ever bring any medicines, nor some food items(which are banned)to avoid such tragedy.Even the neighbor may not be knowing that the drug is banned.

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  • kazim, Mlore

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    Dr. Kamath, Great job in printing the list of prescription drugs to the Gulf. Thank you. There is a small list missing from Nos 232 to 292. Please can you add them too. Regards

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  • NISHAR, UAE

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    @Dr S Kamath, MumbaiThursday,

    EXCELLENT JOB DR.S.KAMATH,
    May Allah bless you.

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  • Raj, Kuwait

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    Feel sorry for Melwin and his family.

    Does Homeopathy medicine is also coming under the banned category?

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  • Rahulroy, Mangalore

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    Thanks D. Kamat
    Is CELLCEPT is banned drug? I have been carrying these since 12 years now, but not the capsuls. Cellcept tablets 500mg for my wife she had the kidney transplant. Please advise.

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  • Sanjay, Mlore

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    Dr. Kamath, Great job in printing the list of prescription drugs to the Gulf. Thank you. There is a small list missing from Nos 232 to 292. Please can you add them too. Regards

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  • Eric Coelho, Mangalore

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    Everybody is blaming Melwin for carrying the banned drug and also blaming that he should have known the law very well. The actual beneficiary of the Drug is denying no wrong. Was he not aware of the law of banned drug which he requested melwin to bring and why is he running away from responsibility. He is now proving to be a coward. God help Melwin.

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  • Edmond Noronha, Kirem-Sharjah

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    One must be too obliged to Daijiworld, especially Shreyas S H, who contributed this piece of news and to Dr. S. Kamath for your detailed list of banned drugs.
    Reading the comments, it's too paining to know how much we feel for our brethren. Wish, Daijiworld will provide similar news highlights which would help us.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    Richard Castelino and family members should be EXCOMMUNICATED...

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  • For Justice, Abu Dhabi / Ubar

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    An eye opening incident to the all NRI's.

    Hope & wish he will be released soon n in the future none would face the similar situation.

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  • KT, MANGALORE

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    Many mangaloreans take pork to gulf countries, for god sake please stop this nonsense also

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  • Stany Dias, Kallianpur

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    Citizens, please unite. An innocent countryman has been imprisoned in a foreign country for no fault of his. We must collectively petition the Kuwaiti Government and the MEA on this. Can someone start a petition please.

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  • Rita, Germany

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    A very sad Happening for Melwin.bad time for his Family.God will help you Melwin,because you had done it with good belief and helping Intention.Sadly ended in catastrophe and the Family let you down.we will pray for you.cheaper medicine brought you in costly affair.let them pay your lawyer costs or compensation.our honest prayers are with you.

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  • Gerald Dsouza, Riyadh.

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    Now a days there are so many indian markets in the gulf.Every thing available including medicines,If you dont eat pork for few months you will not die.Be careful!No taking,No giving.

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  • Cliffy, Mangalore

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    Anybody can do this mistake.Feel sad for Melwin. Richard should have accepted the truth if he was a good person. This is a wake up call for all of us when we help our neighbour. Thanks Daiji for this story.

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  • oswald, Saudi

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    Mangalorens who live in Kuwait Help the gentleman, without wasting time, Gossiping and talking doesn't make any sense. NEED ACTION. The mistake is happened knowing or unknowingly, forgive both and work for releasing the innocent

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  • P. Dsouza, Kinnigoli

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    All said and done.But what is the solution. I would suggest the family/Konkani Community approach Oscar Fernandes and Veerappa Moily. May be they will be able to take up the matter. Imagine the plight of the poor lady and her 2 innocent kids. It is simply disturbing.

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  • Dr S Kamath, Mumbai

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    355, VALIUM , Diazepam 10mg/2ml, Injection
    356, VALIUM 10, Diazepam 10mg, Tablets
    357, VALIUM 2, Diazepam 2mg, Tablets
    358, VALIUM 5, Diazepam 5mg, Tablets
    359, VECURONIUM BROMIDE FOR INJECTION 10mg, Vecuronium Bromide 10mg/1 vial, Powder for Injection
    360, VECURONIUM BROMIDE FOR INJECTION 20mg, Vecuronium Bromide 20mg/1 vial, Powder for Injection
    361, VESANOID 10mg, Tretinoin 10mg, Capsules
    362, VIRORMONE 10mg, Testosterone Propionate 10mg, Injection
    363, VIRORMONE 10mg, Testosterone Propionate 10mg, Tablets
    364, VIRORMONE 25mg, Testosterone Propionate 25mg, Tablets
    365, VIRORMONE 25mg, Testosterone Propionate 25mg, Injection
    366, XANAX 0.25 , Alprazolam 0.25 mg, Tablets
    367, XANAX 0.5, Alprazolam 0.5 mg, Tablets
    368, XANAX 1, Alprazolam 1 mg, Tablets
    369, Zeldox 20mg/ml, Ziprasidone, Inj/Powder
    370, ZOLOFT, Sertraline 50mg, Tablets
    371, ZYPREXA 10 mg, Olanzapine 10 mg, Tablets
    372, ZYPREXA 10 mg, Olanzapine 10 mg, Injection
    373, ZYPREXA 5 mg, Olanzapine 5 mg, Tablets
    374, ZYPREXA 7.5 mg, Olanzapine 7.5 mg, Tablets
    This is the Complete List
    IMPORTANT YOU CAN TAKE PRESCRIPTION OF DOCTOR FROM INDIA OR FROM ANY WHERE BUT IT SHOULD BE NOTORISED BY NOTARY PUBLIC

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  • Langoolacharya, Belman/Washington,DC

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    Dr.Kamath,

    Good job,,, appreciate.

    Regards,

    Langoolacharya

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  • JNB, Bejai

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    May I know which medicines can be taken..

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  • Dr S Kamath, Mumbai

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    323, TEKAM 50, Ketamine HCL 50mg/ml, Injection
    324, TEMGESIC 0.3mg/ml , Buprenorphine HCL 0.3 mg/ml, Injection
    325, TEMGESIC 0.6mg/2ml, Buprenorphine HCL 0.6mg/2ml, Injection
    326, TEMGESIC Sublingual, Buprenorphine HCL 0.2 mg, Tablets
    327, TIAPRIDAL 100, Tiapride 100mg, Tablets
    328, TIAPRIDAL 100mg/2ml, Tiapride 100mg/2ml, Injection
    329, TICLID, Ticlopidine 250mg, Tablets
    330, TIXYLIX, Pholcodine 1.5mg Promethazine HCL 1.5mg/5ml, Linctus
    331, TOFRANIL 10, Imipramine 10mg, Tablets
    332, TOFRANIL 25, Imipramine 25mg, Tablets
    333, TRAMAL 100mg, Tramadol 100mg, Supp.
    334, TRAMAL 100mg/2ml, Tramadol 100mg/2ml, Injection
    335, TRAMAL 100mg/ml, Tramadol 100mg/ml, s
    336, TRAMAL 50mg, Tramadol 50mg, Capsules
    337, TRAMAL 50mg/ml, Tramadol 50mg/ml, Injection
    338, TRAMAL Retard 100, Tramadol 100mg, Tablets
    339, TRAMUNDIN RETARD 100 mg, Tramadol 100mg, Tablets
    340, TRAMUNDIN RETARD 150 mg, Tramadol 150mg, Tablets
    341, TRAMUNDIN RETARD 200 mg, Tramadol 200mg, Tablets
    342, TRANXENE 10, Clorazepate dipotassium 10mg, Capsules
    343, TRANXENE 5, Clorazepate dipotassium 5mg, Capsules
    344, TREXAN 50, Naltrexone HCL 50mg, Tablets
    345, TRISEQUENS, Oestradiol 2mg(blue tab),Oestradiol 2mg,Norethisterone acetate 1mg(white tab),Oestradiol 1mg(red tab), Tablets
    346, TRISEQUENS forte, Oestradiol 4mg(yellow tab),Oestradiol 4mg,Norethisterone acetate 1mg(white tab),Oestradiol 1mg(red tab), Tablets
    347, TRYPTIZOL 25, Amitriptyline HCL 25 mg, Tablets
    348, TUSCALMAN, Noscapine HCL 15mg , Aether Guaiacolglycerinatus 100mg/10ml, Syrup
    349, TUSSIFIN with codeine, Codeine phosphate 75mg Chlorpheniramine maleate 25mg,Glyceryl guaicolate 1gm,Sodium benzoate 3gm,Potassium citrate 3gm,Liquorice 7.5gm/100ml, Syrup
    350, ULTIVA 1mg, Remifentanil 1mg/vial, Injection
    351, ULTIVA 2mg, Remifentanil 2mg/vial, Injection
    352, ULTIVA 5mg, Remifentanil 5mg/vial, Injection
    353, UNIFED DM, Triprolidine HCl 1.25 mg, Pseudoephedrine (HCl) 30mg, Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg/5ml, Syrup
    354, VALIUM, Diazepam 2mg/5ml, Syrup

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  • Aadil Baig, Kuwait

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    How do i contact melvins wife , i can get him out soon, hopefully as i have some strong connections with the ruling family of Kuwait.

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  • Aprarimith, Kuwait

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    Associations in Kuwait or individuals who wish to help the family can contact Carol by email: caral2255@yahoo.com

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  • Dr S Kamath, Mumbai

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    293, SOSEGON 50mg, Pentazocine HCL 56.4mg, Tablets
    294, ST.JOSEPH cough, Dextromethorphan HBr 0.1179%w/w, Syrup
    295, STADOL 1mg/ml, Butorphanol tartrate 1mg/ml, Injection
    296, STADOL 2mg/ml, Butorphanol tartrate 2mg/ml, Injection
    297, STADOL 4mg/2ml, Butorphanol tartrate 4mg/2ml, Injection
    298, STELAZINE 1, Trifluoperazine 1mg, Tablets
    299, STELAZINE 10, Trifluoperazine 10mg, Capsules
    300, STELAZINE 15, Trifluoperazine 15mg, Spansule
    301, STELAZINE 2, Trifluoperazine 2mg, Spansule
    302, STELAZINE 5, Trifluoperazine 5mg, Tablets
    303, STEMETIL, Prochlorperazine maleate 0.1%w/v, Syrup
    304, STEMETIL, Prochlorperazine maleate 25mg, Tablets
    305, STEMETIL, Prochlorperazine maleate 5mg, Tablets
    306, STEMETIL, Prochlorperazine maleate12.5mg/ml, Injection
    307, STEMETIL, Prochlorperazine maleate 25mg/2ml, Injection
    308, STERANDRYL RETARD 250mg, Testosterone Hexahydrobenzoate 125mg, Trans-hexahydroterephtalate of n-butyl and Testosterone 125mg/ampoule, Injection
    309, STESOLID, Diazepam 0.4mg/ml, Syrup
    310, STESOLID, Diazepam 2mg, Tablets
    311, STESOLID, Diazepam 5mg, Tablets
    312, STESOLID, Diazepam 5mg/ml, Injection
    313, STESOLID, Diazepam 5mg/2.5ml, Rectal solution
    314, STESOLID, Diazepam 10mg/2.5ml, Rectal solution
    315, STILNOX 10mg, Zolpidem Tartrate 10mg/1 tab., Tablets
    316, STIVANE 300, Pyrisuccideanol dimaleate 300mg, Capsules
    317, SUBUTEX 2mg, Buprenorphine HCL 2mg/1tab., Tablets
    318, SUBUTEX 8mg, Buprenorphine HCL 8mg/1tab., Tablets
    319, SURMONTIL 25, Trimipramine maleate 35mg, Tablets
    320, SURMONTIL 50, Trimipramine maleate 69.75mg, Capsules
    321, SUSTANON 250mg, Testosterone Propionate 30mg, Testosterone Phenylpropionate 60mg, Testosterone isocaproate 60mg, Testosterone decanoate 100mg, Injection
    322, TEKAM 10, Ketamine HCL 10mg/ml, Injection
    323, TEKAM 50, Ketamine HCL 50mg/ml, Injection
    324, TEMGESIC 0.3mg/ml , Buprenorphine HCL 0.3 mg/ml, Injection
    325, TEMGESIC 0.6mg/2ml, Buprenorphine HCL 0.6mg/2ml, Injection
    326, TEMGESIC Sublingual, Buprenorphine HCL 0.2 mg, Table

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  • Dr S Kamath, Mumbai

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    198, NORFLEX, Orphenadrine citrate 30mg/ml, Injection
    199, NORFLEX 100, Orphenadrine citrate 100mg, Tablets
    200, NORGESIC, Orphenadrine citrate 35mg Paracetamol 450mg, Tablets
    201, NUBAIN 10mg/ml, Nalbuphine HCL 10mg/ml, Injection
    202, NUBAIN 20mg/ml, Nalbuphine HCL 20mg/ml, Injection
    203, Nuvaring, Etonogestrel & Ethinylestradiol, Vaginal Ring
    204, ORAP , Pimozide 1mg, Tablets
    205, ORAP Forte, Pimozide 4mg, Tablets
    206, OXETINE, Fluoxetine Hydrochloride 20mg, Tablets
    207, PARACODOL, Codeine phosphate 8mg , Paracetamol 500mg, Eff.Tab.
    208, PARACODOL, Codeine phosphate 8mg , Paracetamol 500mg, Tablets
    209, PHENSEDYL, Codeine phosphate 8.9mg Promethazine HCL 3.6mg Ephedrine HCL 7.2mg/5ml, Linctus
    210, PHYSEPTONE, Methadone HCL 10mg/ml, Injection
    211, PHYSEPTONE 5, Methadone HCL 5mg, Tablets
    212, PREPULSID, Cisapride 1mg/ml, Suspension
    213, PREPULSID, Cisapride 30mg, Supp.
    214, PREPULSID 10mg, Cisapride 10mg, Tablets
    215, PREPULSID 5mg, Cisapride 5mg, Tablets
    216, PRIMOTESTONE depot 100mg, Testosterone Enanthate 110mg, Testosterone Propionate 25mg, =Testosterone 100mg /ml , Injection
    217, PRIMOTESTONE depot 250mg, Testosterone enanthate 250mg/1ml , Injection
    218, PROGYLUTON, Estradiol Valerate 2mg/11white tab., Estradiol Valerate 2mg &Norgestrol 0.5mg/10 orange tab., Tablets
    219, PROKINATE, Cisapride 5mg/5ml, Suspension
    220, PROKINATE 10mg, Cisapride 10mg, Tablets
    221, PROKINATE 5mg, Cisapride 5mg, Tablets
    222, PROLIXIN 25mg/ml, Fluphenazine decanoate 25mg/ml, Injection
    223, PROPESS, Prostaglandin E2 10mg/pessary, Vaginal Pessaries
    224, PROTHIADEN 25, Dothiepin HCl 25mg, Capsules
    225, PROTHIADEN 75, Dothiepin HCl 75mg, Tablets
    226, PROVIRON, Mesterolone 25mg, Tablets
    227, PROZAC, Fluoxetine 20mg, Tablets
    228, PROZAC, Fluoxetine 20mg/5ml, Liquid
    229, PROZAC Weekly 90mg , Fluoxetine ( as F. Hydrochloride) 90mg/capsule, Capsules
    230, REDUCTIL 10mg, Sibutramine Hydrochloride Monohydarte 10mg, Capsules
    231, REDUCTIL 15mg, Sibutramine Hydrochloride Monohydarte 15mg, Capsules

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  • Dr S Kamath, Mumbai

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    163, LEXOTANIL 6, Bromazepam 6 mg, Tablets
    164, LIMBITROL, Amitriptyline 12.5 mg, Chlordiazepoxide 5 mg, Capsules
    165, LIORESAL 10, Baclofen 10 mg, Tablets
    166, LIORESAL 25, Baclofen 25 mg, Tablets
    167, LOMOTIL, Diphenoxylate HCl 2.5mg, Atropine sulphate 0.025mg, Tablets
    168, LUDIOMIL 10, Maprotiline HCL 10mg, Tablets
    169, LUDIOMIL 25, Maprotiline HCL 25mg, Tablets
    170, LUDIOMIL 50, Maprotiline HCL 50mg, Tablets
    171, LUDIOMIL 75, Maprotiline HCL 75mg, Tablets
    172, MELLERIL 0.5%, Thioridazine HCL 0.5%, Susp.
    173, MELLERIL 10, Thioridazine HCL 10mg, Tablets
    174, MELLERIL 100, Thioridazine HCL 100mg, Tablets
    175, MELLERIL 25, Thioridazine HCL 25mg, Tablets
    176, MELLERIL 50, Thioridazine HCL 50mg, Tablets
    177, MENOGON 75IU, Menotrophin HMG 75IU/1Ampoule, Injection
    178, MUSCADOL, Orphenadrine citrate 35mg , Paracetamol 450mg, Tablets
    179, MYOGESIC, Orphenadrine 35mg,Paracetamol 450mg, Tablets
    180, NEOTIGASON 10, Acitretin 10 mg, Capsules
    181, NEOTIGASON 25, Acitretin 25 mg, Capsules
    182, NOBRIUM 10, Medazepam 10mg, Capsules
    183, NOBRIUM 5, Medazepam 5mg, Capsules
    184, NOCTRAN 10, Clorazepate dipotassium 10mg, Acepromazine maleate 1.016mg, Aceprometazine maleate 10.16mg, Tablets
    185, NORACOD, Codeine 10mg,Paracetamol 500mg, Tablets
    186, NORCURON 10mg, Vecuronium Bromide 10mg/ampoule, Powder for injection
    187, NORCURON 4mg, Vecuronium Bromide 4.0mg/ampoule, Powder for injection
    188, NORDITROPIN 12IU, Somatropine 12 IU, Injection
    189, NORDITROPIN 4IU, Somatropine 4 IU, Injection
    190, NORDITROPIN Pen set 12, Somatropine 12 IU, Injection S/C
    191, NORDITROPIN Pen set 24, Somatropine 24 IU, Injection S/C
    192, Norditropin SimpleXx
    10mg/1.5ml, Somatropin, Inj/
    Solution
    193, Norditropin SimpleXx
    15mg/1.5 ml, Somatropin, Inj/
    Solution
    194, Norditropin SimpleXx
    195, Norditropin Nordilet
    5mg/1.5 ml, Somatropin, Inj in Prefilled pen
    196, Norditropin Nordilet
    10mg/1.5 ml, Somatropin, Inj. in Prefilled pen
    197, Norditropin Nordilet
    15mg/1.5 ml, Somatropin, Inj. in Prefilled pen

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  • Dr S Kamath, Mumbai

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    127, FLUXETYL 20mg, Fluoxetine ( as F. Hydrochloride) 20mg/capsule, Capsules
    128, FRISIUM 10, Clobazam 10 mg, Tablets
    129, FRISIUM 20, Clobazam 20 mg, Tablets
    130, GARDINAL SODIUM, Phenobarbitone sodium 200mg/ml, Injection
    131, GENOTROPIN 16 IU (5.3mg), Somatropin 16IU/1Cartridge, Powder for Injection
    132, GENOTROPIN 36 IU (5.3mg), Somatropin 36IU/1Cartridge, Powder for Injection
    133, HALDOL 0.5, Haloperidol 0.5mg, Tablets
    134, HALDOL 2mg/ml, Haloperidol 2mg/ml, s
    135, HALDOL 5, Haloperidol 5mg, Tablets
    136, HALDOL 5mg/ml, Haloperidol 5mg/ml, Injection
    137, HALDOL Decanoas, Haloperidol 50mg/ml, Injection
    138, HALDOL Decanoas, Haloperidol 100mg/ml, Injection
    139, HEMINEVRIN, Chlormethiazole 300mg, Miglyol(812) 125mg, Capsules
    140, IMUKIN 100mcg/0.5ml, Recombinant Human Interferon-gamma 6000000 IU/ml, Injection*
    141, INSIDON 50, Opipramol 50mg, Tablets
    142, INTARD, Diphenoxylate HCl 2.5mg, Atropine sulphate 0.025mg, Tablets
    143, INTRAVAL, Thiopentone Sodium 0.5g/1vial, Injection
    144, IXEL 25mg, Milnacipran 25mg/capsule, Capsules
    145, IXEL 50mg, Milnacipran 505mg/capsule, Capsules
    146, KAFOSED, Dextromethorphan HBr 15mg/5ml, Syrup
    147, KEMADRIN 10mg/2ml, Procyclidine HCL 10mg/2ml, Injection
    148, KEMADRIN 5mg, Procyclidine HCL 5mg, Tablets
    149, KETALAR 10, Ketamine HCL 10mg/ml, Injection
    150, KETALAR 50, Ketamine HCL 50mg/ml, Injection
    151, KLIOGEST, Oestradiol 2mg,Norethisterone 1mg, Tablets
    152, LAGAFLEX, Carisoprodol 300 mg,Paracetamol 250mg, Tablets
    153, LARGACTIL, Chlorpromazine HCL 25mg/5ml, Syrup
    154, LARGACTIL 10, Chlorpromazine HCL 10mg, Tablets
    155, LARGACTIL 100, Chlorpromazine HCL 100mg, Tablets
    156, LARGACTIL 25, Chlorpromazine HCL 25mg, Tablets
    157, LARGACTIL 25mg/ml, Chlorpromazine HCL 25mg/ml, Injection
    158, LARGACTIL 50, Chlorpromazine HCL 50mg, Tablets
    159, LARGACTIL 50mg/2ml, Chlorpromazine HCL 50mg/2ml, Injection
    160, LARGACTIL100, Chlorpromazine HCL 100mg, Suppo.
    161, LEXOTANIL 1.5, Bromazepam 1.5 mg, Tablets
    162, LEXOTANIL 3, Bromazepam 3 mg,

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  • Dr S Kamath, Mumbai

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    89, DIAZEPAM 5, Diazepam 5mg, Tablets
    90, DICTON retard 30, Codeine 11mg , Carbinoxamine 1.5mg/5ml, Syrup
    91, DIPRIVAN 1% w/v, Propofol 1.00% w/v, I.V. Infusion
    92, DIPRIVAN 2% w/v, Propofol 20mg/1ml, I.V. Infusion
    93, DISTALGESIC, Propoxyphene HCL 32.5mg Paracetamol 325mg, Tablets
    94, DOGMATIL 100, Sulpiride 100 mg/2ml, Injection
    95, DOGMATIL 25mg/5ml, Sulpiride 25mg/5ml, Solution
    96, DOGMATIL 50, Sulpiride 50 mg, Capsules
    97, DOGMATIL Forte, Sulpiride 200 mg, Tablets
    98, DORMICUM 15, Midazolam 15mg, Tablets
    99, DORMICUM 15mg/3ml, Midazolam 15mg/3ml, Injection
    100, DORMICUM 5mg/ml, Midazolam 5mg/ml, Injection
    101, DORMICUM 7.5mg, Midazolam 7.5mg, Tablets
    102, DORSILON, Mephenoxalone 200mg,Paracetamol 450mg , Tablets
    103, EDRONAX 4mg, Reboxetine 4mg, Tablets
    104, EFEXOR 37.5, Venlafaxine 37.5mg, Tablets
    105, EFEXOR 75, Venlafaxine 75mg, Tablets
    106, EFEXOR XR 150, Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150mg, Capsules
    107, EFEXOR XR 75, Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 75mg, Capsules
    108, ESTRACOMB TTS, Oestradiol 4mg,Norethisterone acetate 30mg(Patch 1) Oestradiol 10mg(Patch 2), Patches
    109, ESTRADERM TTS 100, Estradiol 8mg/20cm2, Patches
    110, ESTRADERM TTS 25, Estradiol 2mg/5cm2, Patches
    111, ESTRADERM TTS 50, Estradiol 4mg/10cm2, Patches
    112, ESTROFEM , Oestradiol 2mg, Tablets
    113, ESTROFEM FORTE, Oestradiol 4mg, Tablets
    114, FAVERIN 100, Fluvoxamine maleate 100mg, Tablets
    115, FAVERIN 50, Fluvoxamine maleate 50mg, Tablets
    116, FEMOSTON 2/10, Dydrogesterone (Y) 10mg, Estradiol (O) 2.0mg, Estradiol (Y) 2.0mg, Tablets
    117, FLEXIBAN, Cyclobenzaprine HCL 10mg/tab., Tablets
    118, FLUANXOL 0.25, Flupenthixol 0.25mg, Tablets
    119, FLUANXOL 0.5, Flupenthixol 0.5mg, Tablets
    120, FLUANXOL 1, Flupenthixol 1mg, Tablets
    121, FLUANXOL 3, Flupenthixol 3mg, Tablets
    122, FLUANXOL Depot, Flupenthixol 20mg/ml, Injection
    123, FLUANXOL Depot, Flupentixol decanoate 100mg/ml, Injection
    124, FLUOXONE DIVULE, Fluoxetine 22.4mg, Capsules
    125, FLUNEURIN 20mg, Fluoxetin 20mg/1capsule, Capsules
    126, FLUTIN 20mg,

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  • Dr S Kamath, Mumbai

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    60, CLOPIXOL Depot 500, Zuclopenhtixol acetate 500mg/ml, Injection
    61, CLOPIXOL10, Zuclopenhtixol diHCL 10mg, Tablets
    62, CLOPIXOL-Acuphase 50mg, Zuclopenhtixol acetate 50mg/ml, Injection
    63, CODAPHED, Codeine phosphate 8mg Chlorpheniramine maleate 2mg , Ephedrine HCL 15mg/10ml, Syrup
    64, Codaphed Plus, Chlorpheniramine Maleate Ephedrine HCl,Codeine Phosphate,Ammonium Chloride , Syrup
    65, CODILAR, Dextromethorphan HBr100mg Phenylephrine HCL 40mg,Chlorpheniramine maleate 20mg/100ml, Syrup
    66, CODIPRONT, Codeine 30mg, Phenyltoloxamine 10mg, Capsules
    67, CODIPRONT , Codeine 11.1mg , Phenyltoloxamine 3.7mg/5ml, Syrup
    68, CODIPRONT Cum Exp., Codeine 200mg , Guaiphenesine 1gm,Phenyltoloxamine 66mg , Thyme ext. 1gm/100gm, Syrup
    69, CODIPRONT Cum Exp., Codeine 30mg , Phenyltoloxamine 10mg,Guaifenesin 100mg, Tablets
    70, CODIS, Aspirin 500 mg,Codeine Phosphate 8 mg, Tablets
    71, COLDEX-D, Dextromethorphan HBr 10mg , Pseudoephedrine HCl 30mg, Chlorpheniramine maleate 1.25mg, Glyceryl guaicolate 50mg/5ml, Syrup
    72, CYTOTEC, Misoprostol 200mcg, Tablets
    73, DEANXIT, Flupentixol diHCL 0.5mg, Melitracene HCL 10mg, Tablets
    74, DECA DURABOLIN 25mg/ml, Nandrolone Decanoate 25mg/ml, Injection
    75, DECA DURABOLIN 50mg/ml, Nandrolone Decanoate 50mg/ml, Injection
    76, DEHYDROBENZ-PERIDOL , eridol 2.5mg/ml, Injection
    77, DEMETRIN 10, Prazepam 10mg, Tablets
    78, DEXTROKUF , Dextromethorphan HBr 15mg/5ml, Syrup
    79, DEXTROLAG, Dextromethorphan HBr 10mg , Guaifenesin 100mg, Chlorpheniramine maleate 2mg,Amonium chloride 25mg/5ml, Syrup
    80, DHC CONTINUS, Dihydrocodeine tartrate 60mg, Tablets
    81, DIALAG microclysma, Diazepam 5mg/2.5ml, Rectal solution
    82, DIALAG microclysma, Diazepam 10mg/2.5ml, Rectal solution
    83, DIAPAM 10, Diazepam 10mg, Tablets
    84, DIAPAM 2, Diazepam 2mg, Tablets
    85, DIAPAM 5, Diazepam 5mg, Tablets
    86, DIARSED, Diphenoxylate HCL 2.5mg , Atropine sulphate 0.025mg, Tablets
    87, DIAXINE, Diphenoxylate HCl 2.5mg, Atropine sulphate 0.025mg, Tablets
    88, DIAZEPAM 2, Diazepam 2mg,

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  • Dr S Kamath, Mumbai

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    30, AURORIX 300, Meclobemide 300 mg, Tablets
    31, BARNETIL 200mg/2ml, Sultopride 200mg/2ml, Injection
    32, BARNETIL 400, Sultopride 400mg, Tablets
    33, BENZTRONE 5mg/ml, Oestradiol Benzoate 5mg/ml, Injection
    34, BEPRO, Papaverine HCL 12.5mg, Codeine Sulphate 125mg, Calcium Iodide 1gm, Glycerine 5gm/100ml, Syrup
    35, BRONCHOLAR, Dextromethorphan HBr 7.5mg Guaifenesin 50mg,Ephedrine HCl 7.5mg,Chlorpheniramine maleate 1.25mg/5ml, Mixture
    36, BRONCHOLAR forte, Dextromethorphan HBr 15mg Ephedrine HCL 7.5mg,Guaifenesin 50mg,Chlorpheniramine maleate 1.25mg/5ml, Mixture
    37, BRONCHOPHANE, Dextromethorphan HBr 125mg Diphenydramine HCl 100mg,Ephedrine HCl 150mg,Guaifenesin 1gm/100ml, Syrup
    38, BUCCASTEM 3mg, Prochlorperazine Maleate 3mg, Tablets
    39, BUSPAR 10 , Buspirone HCL 10mg, Tablets
    40, BUSPAR 30 mg, Buspirone HCl 30 mg, Tablets Dividose
    41, BUSPAR 5 , Buspirone HCL 5 mg, Tablets
    42, CAMCOLITE 250, Lithium Carbonate 250mg, Tablets
    43, CAMCOLITE 400, Lithium Carbonate 400mg, Tablets
    44, CANTOR 50, Minaprine 50mg, Tablets
    45, CELLCEPT 250mg, Mycophenolate mofetil 250mg, Capsules
    46, CELLCEPT 500mg, Mycophenolate mofetil 500mg, Capsules
    47, CIPRALEX 10mg, Escitalopram (as Escitlopram oxalate) 10mg/tablet, Tablets
    48, Cipralex 10mg, Escitalopram, Tablet
    49, CIPRALEX 15mg, Escitalopram (as Escitlopram oxalate) 15mg/tablet, Tablets
    50, Cipralex 15mg, Escitalopram, Tablet
    51, CIPRALEX 20mg, Escitalopram (as Escitlopram oxalate) 20mg/tablet, Tablets
    52, Cipralex 20mg, Escitalopram, Tablet
    53, CIPRALEX 5mg, Escitalopram (as Escitlopram oxalate) 5mg/tablet, Tablets
    54, CIPRAM 20, Citalopram 20 mg, Tablets
    55, CLIMEN, Micronised Estradiol Valerate(pink) 2mg/1tab, Micronised Estradiol Valerate(white) 2mg/1tab, Micronised Cyproterone Acetate (Pink) 1mg/1 tab., Tablets
    56, CLOPIXOL 2, Zuclopenhtixol diHCL 2mg, Tablets
    57, CLOPIXOL 25, Zuclopenhtixol diHCL 25mg, Tablets
    58, CLOPIXOL -Acuphase 100mg, Zuclopenhtixol acetate 100mg/2ml, Injection
    59, CLOPIXOL Depot 200, Zuclopenhtixol decanoat

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  • shiva, kota dubai

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    bollu...please grow up...dont talk baabaji ka thu***

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  • Ronald D, Udupi

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    I appreciate Daiji sending a very important message through this article where people are empathetic cutting religion, political and party line! Thank you daiji for your word of caution!

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  • Dr S Kamath, Mumbai

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    Here is the full list of Medicines that cannot be carried without Prescription in gulf
    1, 123 COLD Tablets, Codeine phosphate 8mg, Acetaminophen 325mg,Cafeine 30mg,Carbinoxamine maleate 3.06mg,Phenylephrine 5mg, Tablets
    2, ABILIFY 10mg, Aripiprazole 10mg, Tablets
    3, ABILIFY 15mg, Aripiprazole 15mg, Tablets
    4, ABILIFY 20mg, Aripiprazole 20mg, Tablets
    5, ABILIFY 30mg, Aripiprazole 30mg, Tablets
    6, ACTIFED compound linctus, Codeine Phosphate10mg, Triprolidine1.25mg, Pseudoephedrine 30mg/5ml, Linctus
    7, ACTIFED DM, Dextromethorphan 10mg , Triprolidine1.25mg, Pseudoephedrine 30mg/5ml, Linctus
    8, ACTIVELLE , Estradiol & Norethisterone, Tablets
    9, ADOL cold, Dextromethorphan HBr 15mg, Pseudoephedrine HCL 30mg, Paracetamol 325mg, Caplets
    10, ADOL COLD HOT THERAPY, Paracetamol 650mg, Pseudoephedrine HCL 60.0 mg, Dextrometorphan HBr 30.0 mg, Sachets
    11, ADOL compound, Codeine phosphate 10mg, Paracetamol 150mg,Cafeine 50mg,Salicylamide 200mg, Tablets
    12, AKINETON 2mg, Biperiden HCL 2mg, Tablets
    13, AKINETON 5mg, Biperiden Lactate 5mg/ml, Injection
    14, AKINETON RETARD 4mg, Biperiden HCL 4mg, Tablets
    15, ALGAPHAN, Dextropropoxyphene HCL 25mg Paracetamol 300mg, Tablets
    16, ALGAPHAN, Propoxyphene HCL 75mg Chlorobutanol 10 mg/2ml, Injection
    17, ANAFRANIL 10, Clomipramine HCL 10 mg, Tablets
    18, ANAFRANIL 25, Clomipramine HCL 25 mg, Tablets
    19, ANAFRANIL S.R 75, Clomipramine HCL 75 mg, Tablets
    20, ANDRIOL 40mg, Testosterone undecanoate 40mg, Capsules
    21, ANEXATE 0.5mg/5ml, Flumazenil 0.1mg/ml, Injection
    22, ANEXATE 1mg/10ml, Flumazenil 0.1mg/ml, Injection
    23, ARTANE 2, Benzhexol HCL 2 mg, Tablets
    24, ARTANE 5, Benzhexol HCL 5mg, Tablets
    25, ARTHROTEC 50, Misoprostol 0.2mg Diclofenac sodium 50mg, Tablets
    26, ATIVAN 1, Lorazepam 1mg, Tablets
    27, AURIMEL, Carbinoxamine maleate 2mg , Dextromethorphan HBr 5mg , Phenylephrine HCL 5mg , Sodium citrate 325 mg/5ml, Syrup
    28, AURORIX 100, Moclobemide 100mg, Tablets
    29, AURORIX 150, Moclobemide 150mg, Tablets
    Contd

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  • Rudolf, Mumbai

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    Doc, thanks for the list, but the list given is only certain famous brand names, the same "compounds" will be available in manifold other brand names manufactured by "n" no. of other not so well known companies, how will a common man know??

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  • Citizen, India

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    This kaskas is available in Bengali spice shops in most gulf counties openly! Why bring from India and get into years of jail??

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  • Jennet Prescilla, Mangalore Muscat

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    Kuskus (or poppy seeds) is banned in all GCC countries for its aphrodisiac effect and is treated as a banned drug. The kuskus you refer as available in Bengali shops may be causcus or broken wheat, which is the main ingredient for tubule a Arabic salad or for preparing some Arabic sweets. My request to the readers, please do not make the mistake of carrying cuscus to any GCC country for fear of repercussions later on

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  • Louismaxim, Udupi/kuwait

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    May God save him, because he is innocent. I hope kuwait police will consider his case, n forgive him.

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  • Seshu, Udupi

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Dear MP sir, has your personality changed after you changed your name. Instead of sympathizing with the victim, you are bashing him. He is just a victim of circumstances

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  • ROLAN, DUBAI

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    please pray for his immediate release. he is a good guy I know him last 14 years

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  • Jo, India

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Feeling sorry for Melvin Fdes n fly. Just his bad luck n I don't understand how n why should one carry anyone's parcel. The limit of weight is just 30 to 35 kg, so guyz be reasonable n void any kind of feeling sorry for others, just learn to say I'm sorry my weight itself is more, that way you are hundred percent safe, next time no one will bother you for carry any kind of parcel. Thanks.

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  • John Tauro, M'lore / Kwt

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Very sad! A person ventured to help his friend is in unnecessary trouble. It is understood alcohol, pork and kaskas (likely to be used in narcotic drugs) are prohibited in GCC countries. I find no reason why medicines meant for genuine treatment are banned in these countries. While Indian medicines are available in the U.S. and Europe, why aren’t these allowed in the Gulf? When the world is fast moving towards globalization, it is high time that medical / pharmaceutical authorities of India and GCC should discuss the issue to allowing genuine Indian medicines into these countries. Otherwise innocents like Mr. Melwin Fernandes are bound to suffer unnecessarily. Hope justice will prevail and he’ll be freed soon.

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  • Reginald Swares, Mangalore/Kuwat

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Everyone seems to be debating this aimlessly. Well it is true that that "Tramadol" is taken for psychological and nerve related problems. It is also true that it has a banned substance and can be bought only with a prescription anywhere in the world. So under the circumstances was this prescribed and more importantly, what was the quantity imported into Kuwait. An answer to the above will address how serious the problem can pan out to be. So can someone tell me what was the quantity did Melvin carry? Let's not just scare folks.

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  • Rudolf, Mumbai

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Dear, in your excitation to reply kindly mind your language like a gentleman of your status would be expected to do!!!!

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  • anto, kerala/kuwait

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Any medicine u want to bring to kuwait please keep the prescription from the doctor with his seal/hospital seal.even Ayurvedic medicines which is banned in kuwait,we are bringing by doctors prescription.some cases customs will not allow,but if u have prescription,they will not take case against u,but just throw the medicine.

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  • ad, mangloor

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    "Know the things before you put them in your suitcase or bags." This is the rule for air travelers .

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  • praveen menezes, udupi

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    sorry to hear about the tragedy of mr melwin.but god is great and definitely saves good people.our deep prayers are with you melwin.you will see your wife and children back soon.Heartfull thanks to Mr Pascal Pinto, who is working hard to save Melwin.also according to carol,Mr J K Alva,Advocate,udupi who is presently working in kuwait is fighting for melwin's justice is doing his tremendous job in proving melwin innocent.Thank you Mr J K Alva for giving legal help for melwin and his family.we all wish to see melwin soon back to his family safely.

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  • ann.,

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    May be backdated prescription
    Can help him . I'm medicine were limited amount. LESSON NEVER TAKE SOMEONE'S PARCEL. DO NOT ALLOW OTHERS TO TOUCH YOUR LUGGEGE.ALLWYS TAKE PRESCRIPTION REGARDLESS WHAT COUNTRY U TRAVEL. HOPE MELVIN IS OUT SOON..

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  • Rakesh, Mangalore

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Kaliyuga...

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  • Bollu, Mangalore

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    It's totally wrong in part of melwin.
    Even though he his good frnd/neigbour/family members..should have opened and check-up from his side or in front of the giving party.
    Should have informed it's necessary as gulf rules are very strict.
    In case of medicine always required authenticated letter of doctor while carrying the same.
    It's heard people even carrying 'sorpotel' disguising as pickle..looking same as in red color..!!
    What's happened is not good.. now it takes a big procedure..!!

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  • Nin, Mangalore

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    It is really sad that Melwin has to face this backlash of his simple mistake. As he is not a first time traveler, he should be more aware about the consequences of carrying any parcels. Travelers do not accept even a letter that is sealed. In Arab countries, when a person lands in such problem, except for close family, all others will vanish in thin air. Some years back, a traveler from Mangalore was arrested in Kuwait for having cuscus (an item used in our cooking) in baggage. That person had to go through a very hard time in prison and was later deported from Kuwait. I really hope that the Indian Embassy will be able to help Melwin at the earliest.

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  • SURVIVOR, Udupi

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    My dear all Commentors, Once arrested in Kuwait, in Airport or outside any other place, due to any Crime done unaware of Kuwaiti rules, the guy should spend minimum 3 years in jail by paying penalty in thousands of Dinars if his Iqama expires during the period of his custody. ok
    Indian Embassy in Kuwait is working only for Malayalees and not for Mangaloreans and i was experienced before. Only almighty God, Jesus Christ can do Miracle for this guy to come out.We Pray for him.

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  • Vinod, udupi/Kuwait

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Almost all of our Kuwaiti Mangaloreans carry dukra mass on their way back to the Kuwait inspite of knowing that it is illegal. While clearing customs, the custom officer grows suspicious just by watching the faces of the people with guilty consciences . When he actually starts searching he will find something else which the passenger never expected to be illegal. I cant understand, Why anybody has to carry medicines to Kuwait when all the required medicines are available for free at clinics. Is that person so stingy , that he does not want to spend 1 KD even. ?? . I am sure that the customs would not have bothered him if the quantity of tablets was normal . His neighbour might have concealed a large quantity of these tablets in the parcel.Handling such cases in Kuwait needs a big WASTA. Normally our Indian Embassy would be least bothered to intervene . Hope some good Mangalorean will take a risk to save him .

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  • Shabz, KSA

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    "Why the neighbor wanted to give a pain killer when in abroad good pain killers are available , people carry the medicine with proper Medical Prescription , he committed a mistake without taking the prescription or else he would have been released!!! both the parties had mistakes, resolve it with understanding!!!"

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  • RTN MICHAEL MATHIAS SHIRVA ROTARY, PILAR SHIRVA

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    dont worry. god is great.

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  • avani, mlore

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    I request Daijiworld to publish the list of banned items in different parts of the gulf. (not items like alcohol, tobacco, heroin, etc. which we already know are banned, but those items which generally used in our place but banned in gulfs). Banned medicines, herbs, etc. (Also, their local names).

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  • Naveen D'souza, Valencia-Kuwait

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    IT CAN HAPPEN TO ANYBODY. PLS DO CARE ABOUT YOURSELF. BETTER NOT TO ASK ANYONE TO TAKE YOUR THINGS,
    AND DON'T BRING ANYBODY'S THINGS TOO.

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  • nelson, mangalore/kuwait

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    This is a good eye opener for those who frequently carry/or ask to carry others things. I am sure by the grace of God, he will out soon. By the way, when are u travelling.

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  • Rudolf, Mumbai

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Langooracharyaji, generally all rules and regulations are applicable only for the common (weakest link in the chain) citizens only, be it any part of the world, let us be honest or else a respectable family man who has lived in that country put in jail for carrying a prescription medicine (at the most), it is available OTC!!!

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  • Langoolacharya, Belman/Washington,DC

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Rudolf the Rhine Deer,

    Devayani Kobragade is a common Citizen?

    She clearly broke the law,,, what happened to her??

    Best way to avoid this situation is not to carry banned items and obey the laws of other countries,,, I agree some might break laws and get away with it unnoticed...but it's not worth taking the risk..

    People like you don't understand this...you think law enforcement agencies outside India are like your "Pandu Havaldars"....

    ...JH...

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  • Rudolf, Mumbai

    Thu, Mar 27 2014

    Bro, views apart, kindly mind your language!!

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  • Af, mangalore

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    This is the tragedy of gulf countries, people can carry,charus,ganja,Marijuana,and many other drugs thru illegal routs
    for carrying medicine, it is a crime.
    Everything is available in gulf counties how it is coming to them?
    Melwin is Innconet must release immediately,Indian Embassy must help him.

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  • Koti , Udupi

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Feel bad, but justice will prevail. Any one request for parcel then the answer should be "Kode Pantuvod ini full athand, yane yenna 2 shirt buddu povond ulle"

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  • Bantu, Kudla/Africa

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Stop all the blame games. Now all the community organizations in Kuwait has to take up the issue to release Melwyn as they did in case of Ms Pauline to bring her back to India.

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  • dinesh shetty, Nitte/Dubai

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Its an learning lesson to all the Indian expatriates..I know its very difficult to come out the clutches of Law in Gulf...Our sympathy with Mr Melwin..We hope Indian Embassy/External affairs ministry and our southcanara cultural committees/sanghas will help out Melwin and his families for his early release

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  • Chandrahasa.a.shetty., Bajpe.kathalsar..Kuwait

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Its really so sad for melwin & his family
    I had seen so many incidents when things goes wrong no one will be near to help helping nature's always end up with this way..I hope & believe strongly melwin will be released, bcoz he did services. God will be in his part.

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  • Langoolacharya, Belman/Washington,DC

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    People,

    It's sad to see an innocent person in Kuwaiti jail.

    I have heard these stories multiple times,,, still people do the same mistake.

    Please don't carry any items from anybody,,, be it Dukrr, Pickle and Medicine....

    All the court proceedings in Kuwait are in Arabic,,, and it's very difficult for Indians what's going on in Court and lawyers are very expensive and not very efficient.

    I think these people should approach the Indian Embassy through their local representatives like JPH, Oscar & his wife, and arrange a lawyer for Melwin and get a prescription from said doctor as Dr. Kamath suggested and get bail for Melwin first and then try to quash the case itself....

    Guys trust me, nobody should go through this,,, be careful and don't carry any banned items to foreign countries...

    Laws are strictly followed in most countries they don't care if you are sweeper or Deputy Counsel of Indian Embassy in New York....if you break the law nothing will protect you,,, Devayani case is a good and recent example for it...

    ...JH...

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  • albert , mangalore

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    melwin fernandes is a fool . how can u trust someone that too in this world of cruel people . his neighbor or whatever . he had taken previously parcels or whatever. first of all i wouldn't take anybodys parcel like that, yes now i know people here wil say he was trying to help , well in that case he should know and be alert and check more than once as to what contains in that parcel, helping others at the cost of harming yourself and putting yourself in trouble is no help . never carry anything for anybody let him be your neighbour or relative . help yourself first , be safe ... god bless

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  • NISHAR, UAE

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    FEELING EXTREMELY SAD FOR MR.MELVIN AND PRAYING FOR HIS EASE RELEASE.
    LESSON....
    NEVER CARRIE PARCELS WITHOUT DETAILED KNOWLEDGE ABOUT WHAT IS INSIDE.
    PLEASE AWARE OF BANNED CONTENTS SPECIALLY DURING INTERNATIONAL JOURNEYS..

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  • Rudolf, Mumbai

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Doc in some Gulf countries they recognize that country's certified physician recommendation only, hence they first they have to find that out!!

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  • G R PRABHUJI, BEJAI

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    This is a lesson to all.When any body give parcel ,first open it & see the contents. Don't believe anybody.

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  • shiva, kota/dubai

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Dear JNB Bejai....not getting driving license or not travelling as a passenger in the transport does free you from risks of accidents where you may lose life... Is this a right way? dear br. even i have been staying in gulf for last 15 yrs..you know how medicines are expensive medicines which i take cost 10,000 Rs here (converted) whereas it costs less than 2 thousand in india. in emergency you may also require to save money.... here in this situation, I pity, brother melwin for what had happened with him. i really dont know about his relationship with his friend so i cant comment on it or on friends/his family intention.... i pray melwin will be free soon

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  • JP, DUBAI

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Justin, to whom your sending those tables, why, they did not know those tables are banned in kuwait? this is their duty to check whether those tables are banned or not, not melwin duty, poor guy. hope he will release soon

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  • deepak, mangalore

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Plz pray for melwin to release as soon as possible. ...

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  • Dr S Kamath, Mumbai

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Solution to the problem : Guys dont just abuse ,scold etc to the Neiighbour .Just Pray God that Melwyn is released .According to me now the best solution can be like this
    Ricahrd Castelinos Family Doctor in India should be contacted .He should give a Letter and Prescription that says Tramadol has been given for the use of Richard Castelino only for this particular disease .Dont Try to Victimize ,Castigate Justine Castelino now having Melwyn found with Tramadol he his relatives should mutually work out a formula to get Melwyn relased .I too pray

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  • ISMAIL.K.PERINJE, PERINJE

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    NO COMMENTS...

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  • Rudolf, Mumbai

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    The need of the hour is that both the families in trouble should unite and think of the best possible solution by taking help of the embassy, hiring a good lawyer, etc. to get innocent Melwin out of trouble instead of playing the blame game and making matters worse!!

    This incident is a big lesson on how humans act when in good times, and the same ones when in troubled times, they take a complete U turn and just want to save their skin even at the cost of telling lies and putting the "good Samaritan" in more trouble thus demonstrating human fragility when in deep trouble except maybe for some exceptional people who will stand by for their deeds!!!

    Reminded of the famous Mohd. Rafi Song: "Sukh Ke Saba Saathee Dukhmein Na Koii"

    Hope and pray Melwin is out soon!!

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  • Sachidanand Shetty, Mundkur/Dubai

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    I feel sorry for Mrs. Melwin and we need to support Mr. Melwin in this case too. The same time we need to corner Mrs. Justine Castelino for her callousness attitude too. When she gave this medicine to Melwin, she didn’t know it has been banned in Gulf Country? Instead of helping Melwin and his family in this situation, blaming Melwin means we lose faith on our neighbor too

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  • Umesh Rai, Puttur/Saudi Arabia

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    In addition to that banned medicine, that lady also sent 2 kg meat which is really a stupidity. If somebody ready to carry any important stuff for others means one is taking complete advantage. Why one has to send meat from India whereas the best quality of meats are available in GCC countries.

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  • Anil, karkala

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    She was sending Pork which is banned in kuwait and saudi arabia which itself is a crime in these countries, even though u might use it for your own consumption.

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  • John Tauro, M'lore / Kwt

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Mr. Umesh Rai, Puttur / KSA,
    I think it is the sight of meat which gave the customs officer a reason to corner Mr. Melwin. The meat which I mean is also prohibited in GCC. If caught by a strict officer, it is confiscated and thrown in the garbage and there is no further action. This has been the normal practice in Kuwait. Otherwise in most cases Indian medicines in small quantities with or sometimes without a prescription are allowed into the country.

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  • Joachim Lasrado, Bejai / Mangalore

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    ಕ್ರಿಸ್ತಾಚೆಂ ಪಾಟ್ಲಾವಿ ಕಷ್ಟಾಕ್ ಪಡ್ತಾತ್ ಖರೆಂ.. ಫೂಣ್ ತಡವ್ ಜಾಲ್ಯಾರಿ ನೀತ್ ಖಂಡಿತ್ ಲಾಭ್ತೆಲಿ...
    Please pray for his immediate release.

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  • Arshad Kadli, Bhatkal / Al Khobar

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Homeopathic / Ayurvedic / Unani Medicines should never be carried either for self or others. Allopathic medicines for self use in limited quantities with a prescription may be carried sometimes. However, it is even advisable to avoid this.
    Poppy seeds (Khus Khus)should never be carried to the Gulf.

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  • Santosh( syantu), Karkala-Dubai

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Mellu Dont worry and u will come out very soon ad u have many tulu people in ur company. Hope they will help you. Next time dont do like this and take care.

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  • JNB, Bejai

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    I work in a gulf last 20 years but never takes anybodys parcel from or to both.
    When I refuse peoples face becomes VERY LARGE like pig lever, but I know my situation.... who will take care of my family? later....answers :you should aware of that what to take and what to not to take... etc...
    Normally everything is available in Gulf Except Mummy-Dady,,,
    for everybodys sake of Knowledge,Dukramaas,Lonchem,Suriye good, Sajjige, Bjeel,Baloons etc.
    SO my freinds do not take anything even small envelope which can land you in jail...
    Jai hoooo.

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  • Ronald, Mangalore

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Now that everyone knows the rule and the consequences what if someone purposefully pop those tablets inside the luggage without the knowledge of the person who is traveling to the Gulf?. There should be some provision to identify those items in Indian airport so that such items are taken off before the luggage is sent to Flight. I know its not easy to check everyone's luggage, but is there a detector for these things like the one for detecting gold in Mangalore airport?

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  • Victor Tauro Permude, Bangalore

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Hope Melwin gets justice.He is innocent.

    If what is written here is correct, then Justine is innocent for her words. Very unfortunate to hear you saying it and making Melwin guilty. Looks like you knew the trick to jail Melwin.

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  • Madhav, Maane/Udupi

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Never take medicine without doctors prescription while travelling to any country.
    Even carrying normal cold & cough or paracetamol medicine is banned in many countries without a prescription. Beware drugs or medicines can be of narcotic substances.

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  • R.Bhandarkar, M'lore

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Moral>>>
    Apni Apni Goliyaan Khud Sambhaalna.
    Doosron Kaa Math Utaana...
    Khaas Kar Justine/Richard Ki Goli.
    Aankh Utaake Bhi Nahin Dekhnaa...
    (Very tragic for Melwin...and if Justine has indeed said what has been reported it is very rude and callous...)

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  • R.Bhandarkar, M'lore

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    What here also 5 odd Disagree
    You want to hold/carry others Golee?
    Go to Justine Quickly...
    After U land in q8 Jail-You'll agree
    That you were all Silly....

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  • R.Bhandarkar, M'lore

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    8-11Clean membersof CastelinoFamily
    Reading Daiji
    Eating Chakulee
    And Pressing Disagree
    You ought to help Melwin Seriously
    This is really not Funny....
    Put yourself in his position..Really

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  • THERESA LOBO, Mukamar-Sharjah

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Very sad to hear this news. One thing if anyone gives a parcel to carry refuse on the spot whether friend or relative, when problem comes no one is there. Or else to open the parcel and what exactly there in the parcel. It is always better never ever carry medicines even if you have prescription.Never know when is the bad luck comes. Let us all pray for Melwin that the Government will forgive him and help him to come out from the jail. For God everything is possible. THis is lesson to learn for everyone never carry anyone's parcel or else you should know the law and see what all the banned items in that particular country.

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    @Theresa, this misfortune could have befallen even for a person himself if he would be carrying some medicine for his own use, which is banned in some foreign country?

    The best way to be safe is to carry a supportive docs/hospital prescription and a covering letter from them especially when you are traveling abroad!!

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  • Browny - Kuwait, Kuwait

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    We too do not know about banned drugs or products of any country. Our respective Embassies must put the list of banned items in their website.

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  • Deepak, Paladka/Dubai

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    No more parcel guys. Luggage is already full.

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  • Manoranjandas Shetty, Udupi

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    There’s an important legal principle that says “ignorance of the law is no excuse." That’s right: you can’t defend your actions by arguing you didn’t know they were illegal. This is true even if you really didn’t realize you broke the law! Before landing one shld know the law of that land

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  • Denver Roche, Kallianpur/Kuwait

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Hope he does not get deported from there ... God is with you Melwin ..

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  • Rudolf, Mumbai

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    This guy is very unlucky to have gotten caught with this banned medication which he unwittingly carried for his friend without a prescription for the tablets!!

    If I am not mistaken, there are about 90 mfgrs of generic Tramadol in India and it is also manufactured in combination with other generic medicines, it's a schedule H drug here, but could be easily available OTC!!

    Now the question is how will a layman without any knowledge of pharmacology know what is brand, generic, combination medicines, etc. and what is banned and not banned in a foreign country, so it is best to carry a qualified doctor prescription and covering letter along with the medicines to avoid trouble!!

    Since it is a widely used painkiller across the world, our friend should be set free soon!! Wish Melwin all the best!!

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  • Navin Shetty, Manipal/Bahrain

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Isaak hameed , Udupi / Al kobar, Poppy seeds or we call "kaskase" in Kannada is banned in GCC, Singapore and most countries' Airport. In Saudi its as illegal as you're smuggling drugs to the kingdom.

    It's banned because poppy seeds show false positive (negative) result in drug tests. Also, I heard poppy seeds used to do illegal abortions, which is a crime in gulf countries.

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  • Isaak hameed , Udupi / Al kobar

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Tahnk you.

    Mr.Navin Shetty, Manipal/Bahrain

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  • Amin Bhoja, Patte / Riyadh

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Melwin and his intention were good, he wants to help his friend too to his neighbor who is in need of this medicine,helping anyone it is one of a good gesture of human and towards it's humanity but getting trouble and jail it is bit worrisome. One thing sure don't get items/medicines without proper documents while traveling abroad because each country and place they have their own rules and regulations.I really pity with Mr Melwin and his family sure 'GOD' will help him to overcome from this problem soon .Let us pray.

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  • Abdul Mateen, m'lore/Jeddah

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Feel sorry for Melwin and pray for his early release.
    The solution for this problem is to open and sort the parcel .We know we trust our friends and relatives but cant help in this matter or else may be victim like Melwin.

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  • Santan Mascarenhas, Kinnigoli/Mumbai

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    I really feel sorry for this innocent person. Some recruiting companies give orientation before sending employees for gulf jobs. My friend was told before going to SA, he is going with all limbs intact and he should come back with them intact. He was told not to involve in politics, religion, women, cheating and theft. All rules regarding the country's drug and narcotic ban were explained. But, a majority of the recruiting firms do not bother to instruct the people. Since this Tramadol is a narcotic type pain killer, this may not be available other than narcotic storage licensed medical stores. This should have been known to Mr. Castelino that since the drug is not available in Kuwait and also not in general medical stores, there out to be some reason. I feel Mr. Castelino may not have had an ulterior motive, but, now they have become the victims of circumstance. It is really highly advisable to know the rules and regulations of the country one is going.

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  • MARIO REGO, MANGALORE / DUBAI

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    DEAR READERS,
    IT IS REALLY AND HIGHLY ADVISABLE TO LEARN THE LAWS OF EACH COUNTRY.
    'A WAKE-UP CALL TO EVERY INDIAN' TRAVELLING TO ALL GULF COUNTRIES.

    FROM:MARIO REGO
    MANGALORE / DUBAI.

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  • Dev, Mangalore

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    The Moral of this-
    Never help or carry any parcels given without opening & verifying its content, either entering or leaving any country.
    The Governments who are signatories of WTO Agreements don't want to break the laws as well as lose the Revenue by Sales of Medicines.
    Last week one had commented regarding this episode as getting a pickle bottle wrapped heavily so that it won't break in transit, but he opened it after the giver left & found cooked pork & liquor bottle hidden in the middle.
    He just threw the parcel into dustbin & told them customs people threw it, as it contained pork. He would have to face the above situation if he hadn't thrown it.

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  • zak, dubai

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Guys never give any parcel or take any parcel from anyone... keep this policy......

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  • Rj Errol,92.7 BIG FM,Mangalore, Udupi

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Oh GOD!!!!!. Helping others is also can create problem now a days. I hope he will get justice soon. I request Indian Embassy and Others should interfere in this matter to solve this issue.

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  • Sushma Karkera , Mangalore/Dubai

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Many roads lead to the hell by trying to help others. The neighbor is too rude than sympathetic. She may be not did it deliberately, but she should stand together with the Victim's family.

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  • Krishnaraj Salian, Mangalore

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    So very Sad.. WHOM TO BLAME here..

    Should u blame Neighbor - Not really, how she will be knowing what is banned in kuwait, afterall she did not give ganja or cocaine, It was pain killer medicine. So not sure why she should be banned.
    Should u blame the passenger -Again not sure, coz they are friends, he carried such parcels, many times, why how can he suspect the neighbor this time too..

    As far as richard is concerned, the moment he realizes, that he will go behind the bar if he takes the responsibility, it is very obvious that he to will get feared and avoid cooperating. Need of the hour is Prayer for Melwyn and Govt interference only the way to get him out of the jail in the near term. I just hope it will not happen like another KHAS KHAS Case. I know a Mangalorean who spent 5 years in Jail for this reason.

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  • Ahmed, Mangalore / Doha

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    This husband wife pair of Richard and Justine sound very cruel. They do not have any remorse of what disaster they bought to Melwin's family. Both Justine and Richard should be put behind bars.

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  • Isaak hameed , Udupi / Al kobar

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    I feel sorry for Mr Melwin Fernades as it can happen for any international traveler(for GCC).

    Anybody can give information in regards ban for'khaskhas' (poppy seeds)in the gulf.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Words for poppy seed paste include Tamil Kasa kasaa கசகச Kannada - Gasagase (ಗಸಗಸೆ) or Telugu gasagasa గసగస or gasagasaalu or Hindi - Khas Khas खस खस.Poppy seeds are widely used in Andhra cuisine, Bengali cuisine, Oriya cuisine, and Malabar cuisine (Northern Kerala).

    The sale of poppy seeds from Papaver somniferum is banned in Singapore because of the morphine content. Poppy seeds are also banned in Saudi Arabia & other gulf countries for various religious and drug control reasons. In one extreme case in the United Arab Emirates, poppy seeds found on a traveler's clothes led to imprisonment. It is for health reasons since some percentage drug content.

    Feeling very sorry for Melwin & praying for his release.

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  • Andrew L D Cunha, mangalore

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Very sad. Even these laws are not easy to understand. When it is crystal clear that the person did not had any intention to cheat the authorities, they should release him, at least on bail. There must be a universal law for medicines. It is not easy to check the full details of the tablets printed in micro font. Indian community and Embassy should help immediately

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  • JAISON, M'LORE

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Please pray for melwin fernades and the women from Mangalore to be released as soon as possible.

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  • Lavin Noronha, Paladka

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    "Love thy neighbor as thyself" literally landed him in this situation. The bottom - line is “Kannare kandaru parambarisi nodu”

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  • A.Prabhu, Mlore

    Wed, Mar 26 2014


    LAVIN NORONHA,
    LOVE THEY NEIGHBOUR MAY BE A GOOD SAYING ...
    BUT IN THIS CASE ....NOT A GOOD MEDICINE !
    AND IN MORAL POLICING NOT A GOOD SUGGESTION !

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  • Cynthia Goveas, Sharjah

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Should not have happened, but it happened. However, let us all join hand and pray for him. May the Marcy of Lord be upon the authorities and clear all the problems. let us have faith because where there is truth, there is a way. May Lords angels be with him to get all the support Amen.

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  • Shiva Avadani, Manipal/Dubai

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Its wrong to blame any one this time. The neighbor might be not knowing its banned in Kuwait. Need of the hour is both families should get united and solve the problem instead blaming each other it will make the matter worst. Best never take parcel never give parcel.

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  • A.Prabhu, Mlore

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Doosronka Goolian thum
    math lekay javo .

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  • satya, Mangalore

    Wed, Mar 26 2014


    The lady neighbor is really arrogant by asking the DW reporter to go to Kuwait n ask the authorities about the drugs which they people should not carry.As well, this lady is so arrogant she had given parcel and says Melwin has to open it n check ...it's really sad on Melwin's part.

    Banned: What not to bring

    - The UAE has identified a group of drugs with the potential to lead to addiction if not controlled and has prohibited their entry.
    - For a full list you can visit the UAE ministry of health website: www.moh.gov.ae

    - Many common cold and cough remedies, which you might assume to be harmless, must be accompanied by a prescription. Many of these drugs are available over-the-counter (OTC) in other countries.
    - Some sleeping tablets, painkillers, anti-depressants and hormone replacement therapy drugs are banned here.
    - Poppy seeds, a common ingredient in dishes in some countries, are illegal her.
    - Betel leaves and betel nuts are also banned.
    - All kinds of sex stimulants are banned.
    - Some controlled drugs, according to the UAE Federal Law are alfentanil, amphetamine, codeine, fentanyl, ketamine, methadone, methylphenidate and morphine.
    - The trade names of some controlled medicines which are registered as medicines in the UAE (i.e. a doctor's prescription is required) Ketalar, Physeptone, Ritalin, Sosegon, Subutex Ultiva, Abilify, Anexate, Arthrotec, Ativan, Barnetil, Buccastem, Clopixol, Cytotec, 123 Cold, Actifed Compound, Actifed DM, Activelle, Adol Cold, Adol Compound, Adumbran, Akineton, Algaphan, Anafranil, Andriol, Artane, Tussifin with codeine, Unified DM, Vesanoid, Virormone and Zoloft.
    - Please check with the UAE embassy in your country on prohibited or controlled medicines in the UAE before travelling here.

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  • Jennet Prescilla, Mangalore Muscat

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    It is very unfortunate that this gentleman is languishing in Jail for trying to help a friend with medicine. Though Melwyn was unaware of the fact that the said drug was banned in Kuwait, his friend might have been aware hence not come to collect the parcel or get his friend released. I am really appalled at the arrogance of the lady in stating that Melwyn should have been aware that these drugs were banned. First of all she should have been aware as the drug was meant for her husband who resides in Kuwait like Melwyn and is the user of the medicine. You will not come to know what drug is banned unless you get the prescription from a doctor. I only hope and pray that the Kuwait customs authorities take stringent action against castelino who was to be the recipient and release Melwyn. What a way to dupe a friend. coming across such incidents you do not know whom to trust and whom not to I suggest that the neighbours too should come together to help out carol in her struggle to free her husband and at the same time disown connections with Justin Castelino and ban her from any social interaction with them so that it would be a lesson for her to cheat a neighbor and good friend. Kuskus, is banned all over GCC countries. So please do not carry this even though it is a culinary condiment used in Indian cooking. You can cook without it.

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  • Thomas Scaria, Mangalore

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    This is highly disturbing. More disturbing is the answer of Justine, when Daijiworld contacted her:" It was his (Melwin) duty to check the authenticity of the tablets". People used to help each other in carrying such parcels, but when you offer to help the neighbors or even relatives, remember what Justine says....

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  • Abdul Jabbar, Mangalore

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Well...wat a reply from Justine.Simple salute you madam.Now that poor melwin is in jail, you have got nothing to do with him.Shame on you.Situation can turn upside down anytime madam.Do not run away from it.

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  • Ahmed, Mangalore

    Wed, Mar 26 2014

    Never carry anything on behalf of somebody to another country. So many people got arrested for not mistake of theirs.

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