ZIRO, Nov 12: Ziro Police has arrested a 21-year-old youth for alleged drug peddling and seized 1.16 grams of suspected contraband along with cash and other materials from his possession at Hapoli in Lower Subansiri district.
The accused, identified as Punyo Jarbo of Hong village, was apprehended at Old Medical Colony, Hapoli, following specific intelligence received from the Anti-Drug Squad, Ziro, led by Bamin Asha.
During a search conducted in the presence of a Magistrate and independent witnesses, police recovered 18 plastic vials containing 1.16 grams of suspected contraband, 51 empty plastic vials, three insulin syringes and Rs 15,000 in cash.
A case (Ziro PS Case No. 13/2026) was registered under Sections 21(a) and 27(a) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. The accused was arrested after completion of legal formalities.
The operation was conducted under the supervision of the SP, Ziro, by a team led by SI Jummar Doye, along with ASI Techi Toma, constable Kuru Hiba and members of the Anti-Drug Squad.