Itanagar, May 9: In a major anti-drug operation, the Naharlagun Police arrested a suspected drug peddler and seized suspected heroin, Nitrazepam tablets, syringes, and cash believed to be linked to drug trafficking.
Naharlagun Superintendent of Police Dr Nyelam Nega said the accused, identified as Vijay Parang (30), a resident of Polo Colony, Naharlagun, was apprehended during a raid conducted on Friday at his residence.
The operation was carried out by a police team led by Inspector Krishnendu Dev, Officer-in-Charge of Naharlagun Police Station, along with SI Vivek Linggi, SI Koj Tada, and other personnel. The search operation was conducted in the presence of Executive Magistrate Khoda Bath and under the supervision of Naharlagun SDPO Rishi Longdo.
During the raid, the police recovered 113 plastic vials containing suspected heroin weighing approximately 144.52 grams (including the weight of the vials), along with 30 Nitrazepam tablets weighing around 300 mg. Additionally, 20 unused syringes packed in two plastic packets, and cash amounting to Rs 9,600 suspected to be proceeds from drug trafficking were also seized.
Police estimated the value of the seized narcotics at around Rs 30 lakh. The operation was conducted in accordance with legal procedures under the NDPS Act and under the overall supervision of the SP, Naharlagun.
A case has been registered at Naharlagun Police Station under Sections 21(b)/29 of the NDPS Act, and further investigation is underway.