In a fresh operation against drug trafficking, police in Arunachal Pradesh’s Itanagar Capital Region seized 31 vials of heroin and arrested two persons suspected of carrying the contraband.The कार्रवाई was carried out by the Naharlagun Police following specific intelligence inputs received on April 2 around 2:30 PM. A police team led by Inspector Tadu Hassang, Officer-in-Charge of Nirjuli Police Station, launched the operation under the supervision of Superintendent of Police Dr. Nyelam Nega.
During the operation, the team intercepted a TVS NTORQ scooty without a registration number at Viaduct Bridge in Dikrong under Nirjuli. Two individuals — Khyoda Tama (24) and Bamang Raju (29), both residents of Itanagar in Papum Pare district — were detained at the spot.On searching them, the police recovered 31 vials of heroin weighing 39.96 grams, including the weight of the containers. Officials said the seizure was made following all legal procedures and in the presence of independent witnesses. The vehicle used for transporting the contraband was also seized.
A case has been registered at Nirjuli Police Station under Case No. 18/26 under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, including Sections 21(b) and 27. Police said further investigation is underway to identify the source of the drugs and to trace possible links in the supply network. Officials added that efforts are being intensified to curb drug trafficking in the region.
