Major Drug Bust: Arunachal Pradesh Police Nab Inter-State Peddlers

The Arunachal Pradesh Police arrested two inter-state drug peddlers and seized 348.58 grams of heroin worth Rs 42 lakh. The operation, led by SP Rohit Rajbir Singh, involved a raid and a subsequent trap. A case under the NDPS Act has been registered, and further investigation is underway.

The Arunachal Pradesh Police accomplished a significant victory in the battle against drug trafficking, arresting two notorious inter-state drug peddlers and confiscating a massive 348.58 grams of heroin valued at Rs 42 lakh, officials reported on Tuesday.

Capital Region, Superintendent of Police (SP) Rohit Rajbir Singh detailed that officers conducted a successful raid on the residence of one Urgen Dorjee, which resulted in the seizure of 65 grams of heroin.

Further investigation led to the apprehension of Manipuri youth Tithai Pou Golmei (28), who was found in possession of 283.58 grams of heroin in the Lower Vivek Vihar area. Both suspects are habitual offenders, with investigations continuing under the NDPS Act.