A joint enforcement team comprising Central Food Safety Officers (CFSOs), officials from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Northern Regional Office, and local police has uncovered an illegal distribution hub dealing in banned performance-enhancing drugs and expired health supplements in southwest Delhi’s Najafgarh area.The action followed a high-priority alert issued by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.Acting on the input, authorities raided the premises of “M/s Gaurav Vats Nutrition,” allegedly operated by Gaurav Vats, and found it functioning without mandatory licenses under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, an official said.During the raid, approximately 2,800 capsules and tablets along with 11 injectable units of prohibited substances were seized. The recovered stock included anabolic steroids such as Methenolone Enanthate, Trenbolone, and Stanozolol, the official added.The teams also confiscated 300 tablets of Methandienone and 850 tablets of Oxandrolone. In addition, around 1,500 capsules of Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) and injections labelled as Adenosine Monophosphate were found on the premises, the officer mentioned.The seized drugs have been handed over to the State Drug Control Department, which has collected samples for further analysis and legal proceedings.FSSAI officials also identified serious violations of food safety norms. Around 45 kg of expired mass gainers and whey protein supplements were found stored for sale.Another 85 kg of protein powders and creatine products—though not expired—have been seized and sent for quality and safety testing. Officials confirmed that these products were being sold without a valid food business license.Separate proceedings have been initiated by FSSAI for violations related to improper storage, sale of expired products, and non-compliance with licensing requirements.Officials indicated that further investigation is underway to trace the supply chain and identify other individuals or networks linked to the illegal operation.