2 arrested with ‘heroin’ at Bhalukpong

Itanagar: West Kameng unit of the Arunachal Pradesh police arrested two persons and recovered 61 vials of suspected heroin, weighing approximately 5.66 grams, during a routine check at the Bhalukpong police check gate here on Tuesday. The drugs were found in the possession of Rakesh Natung, a resident of Lumdung village in East Kameng district. Natung was a pillion rider on a scooter driven by Jakir Hussain from Barpeta district in Assam, who currently resides in Seppa, East Kameng. The arrests were made under the guidance of Bhalukpong SDPO Pawan Kumar Yadav and the supervision of West Kameng SP Sudhanshu Dhama. A case has been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

2 drug peddlers arrested in encounter, ganja recovered

In Kanpur's Maharajpur area, two drug-peddlers were injured and apprehended after a gunfire exchange with police. Police had prior intel about narcotics transport via the Kanpur-Prayagraj highway and laid a trap. Following a tip-off, the suspects fired at the police, who retaliated, injuring Neeraj and Manish.

Assam police seize drugs worth over Rs 8.5 crore during statewide anti-narcotics ops

In Assam, drugs worth over Rs 8.5 crore were seized, and one individual was arrested in recent anti-narcotics operations. The police recovered ganja, heroin, and Yaba tablets from Biswanath and Cachar districts. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praised the Assam Police for their vigilance in combating drug trafficking in the region.

Karnataka: Kodagu police bust international drug trafficking ring, seven arrested

Kodagu police, in a joint operation with Kerala authorities, dismantled an international drug trafficking ring, arresting seven suspects and seizing over 3 kg of hydro ganja worth approximately Rs. 3 crores. The prime accused, Mehroof, was caught fleeing to Bangkok. The operation highlighted the unique potency and cultivation methods of hydro ganja.

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