ES Reporter 

DOIMUKH, Jan 13: In a major breakthrough against drug trafficking, the Papumpare Police seized 650 kg of cannabis and arrested four individuals in a meticulously planned operation. The crackdown began on January 10, when police intercepted two vehicles at Sopo village, based on reliable intelligence. 
During the operation, approximately 140 kg of cannabis was recovered, and four individuals were taken into custody. The case was registered under Case No. 04/25, under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, at Doimukh Police Station.
Interrogation of the arrested individuals revealed that the cannabis was sourced from Ankaling village, located in Kalaktang, West Kameng District. Acting on this information, a follow-up operation was conducted under the leadership of SDPO Radhe Obing, along with SI Tage Saa, ASI TD Goiba, ASI MA Nur, and other officers. This second phase of the operation led to the seizure of an additional 510 kg of cannabis from Ankaling village, bringing the total haul to approximately 650 kg.
Among those arrested were the driver of the main vehicle,  Lakshan Basumatary (30), a resident of Assam, and the occupants of an escort vehicle, Babul Nath (44),  Prabin Narzary (35), and Dhan Sharmah (34), all residents of Gohpur, Assam.
Efforts are ongoing to track down others involved in the smuggling operation. SI Nako Ribya is leading the investigation, supported by the Papumpare Police under the guidance of SP Taru Gusar, IPS. SP Gusar praised the team for their vigilance and dedication in curbing the drug trade and reaffirmed the department's commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of the community. He also urged the public to assist in the fight against narcotics by reporting any suspicious activities.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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