NIRJULI/ ZIRO, 30 Apr: Nirjuli police apprehended a drug peddler and seized suspected heroin from his possession.
Based on specific intelligence, a team led by Nirjuli police station officer-in-charge T.M Nekam was conducting naka checking at Dikrong Colony on 28 April.
During the checking, a scooter rider tried to flee but was promptly chased and intercepted at Midpu. The rider, identified as Tame Peter (23), a resident of D-Sector, Nirjuli, was apprehended.
Upon conducting a body search, the police recovered 21 vials of suspected heroin weighing approximately 27.51 grams from his possession, Naharlagun SP Mihin Gambo said.
A case has been registered under Section 21(b) of the Act, and the accused has been arrested.
The investigation into the matter is underway.
In Ziro, a police team, under the guidance of SP Keni Bagra, arrested a drug peddler identified as Nada Nipa (33) from Hija village.
Acting on credible information, the police team conducted a thorough search of Nipa’s residence and recovered 11 plastic vials containing suspected heroin, weighing 14.3 grams, the SP said.
A case under the NDPS Act has been registered against the drug peddler.
Further investigation is underway.
