Four Arrested with Suspected Heroin in Namsai

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NAMSAI, August 4: 

In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Namsai Police arrested four persons, including a habitual drug peddler with multiple previous NDPS cases, during a special operation near Circuit House in Namsai on Sunday evening.

Acting on credible intelligence about drug peddling, a police team led by Deputy Superintendent of Police (SDPO) Kengo Dirchi conducted the operation at around 6:45 PM on August 3. 

The team comprised Inspector T. Gadi, SI Sanjay Kumar, Constable Darrang, Constable Matey and Constable Gangsa, with assistance from the All Namsai Area Youth Association (ANAYA).

The arrested persons have been identified as Chow Nakalan Mein (40) of Jenglai under Piyong Circle, Gopal Chetry (40) of Piyong Circle, Suresh Gour (37) of Piyong Adivasi Village and Janu Urang (28) of Piyong Adivasi Village.

Police said Chow Nakalan Mein is a habitual drug peddler who had earlier been arrested on three occasions in separate cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

After following all mandatory legal procedures under the NDPS Act, the police recovered 60 grams (gross) and 9 grams (net) of suspected heroin, ₹61,440 in cash believed to be proceeds from drug trafficking, 20 disposable syringes, two lighters, and other incriminating articles. 

All seized items were documented through a seizure memo in the presence of independent witnesses before the accused were formally arrested.

A case has been registered under Sections 21(b), 27A and 29 of the NDPS Act, 1985. Police said further investigation is underway to trace the source of the contraband, identify the financial network behind the operation and apprehend other individuals connected to the drug trafficking racket.

The operation was carried out under the overall supervision of Shri Sangey Thinley, APPS, Superintendent of Police, Namsai.

Reaffirming its commitment to combating the drug menace, Namsai Police appealed to the public to continue sharing credible information on drug-related activities and assured that the identity of informants would be kept strictly confidential.

Location: Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh, India

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