ITANAGAR, Apr 14: Papu Hills Police arrested two drug peddlers and seized eight vials of suspected heroin, weighing approximately 10.59 grams, from their possession.
The accused have been identified as Hemanta Borah (35), resident of Gorubandha, Lakhimpur, Assam and Kabang Paron (35) of Geku under Mariyang circle of Upper Siang district.
Naharlagun SP Mihin Gambo said, the arrest was made on Sunday after a tip off about suspected drug peddlers operating in and around the Lower Borum area.
The duo was arrested by the police team comprising SI AK Jha, constables P Halder, D Sonowal, and Sachin K Rao under the supervision of Naharlagun SDPO Rishi Longdo from the Lekhi area.
‘Accordingly, a case has been registered at Papu Hills Police Station vide Case No. 45/25 U/S 21(b)/27 of the NDPS Act. Investigation is ongoing to identify the source and network of supply,’, the SP said.