2 drug peddgers from Assam arrested with heroin at Mawlai

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaOctober 9, 2024

Two drug peddlers were arrested with heroin from Mawlai area on Wednesday.

They have been identified as Abdul Mukit (43) from Siverchak, Kamramganj, Assam and Sawrupananda Mohanta (38) from Mohanpur, P.t-II, Cachar, Assam, East Khasi Hills SP Sylvester Nongtnger said in a statement.

The duo were arrested based on credible intelligence, the Anti Narcotic Task Force (ANTF) East Khasi Hills Shillong in collaboration with Mawlai Police station, who intercepted their Tata Sumo coming from Guwahati towards Shillong at Banalari Showroom, Mawlai, he said.

From their possession, 5 soap boxes containing suspected heroin weighing- 57.51 gms, 4 mobile phones, 1 EPIC card, 1 PAN card, 2 ATM cards and 1 Driving Licence.

A case has registered at Mawlai Police Station and further investigation is currently underway, the SP said.

“This successful operation highlights the unwavering commitment of East Khasi Hills Police in its efforts to combat and eradicate drug trafficking within the state,” he stated.