Shi-Yomi Police Seize 9.8 Kg Cannabis, Arrest One
MECHUKHA |October 5: Shi-Yomi District Police arrested a 36-year-old man and recovered 9.816 kg of suspected cannabis during an anti-narcotics operation at Kada-Silla village under Mechukha subdivision on October 5, 2026. According to the police, credible information was received around 1:30 pm that a person was allegedly transporting suspected narcotic substances from Aalo towards Mechukha in a four-wheeler bearing registration number AS06T8014. Acting on the information, a police team led by SI Mokhar Karlo, Officer-in-Charge of Mechukha Police Station, laid a trap and intercepted the vehicle at Kada-Silla village. The search was conducted in the presence of Executive Magistrate Tana Yaho, ADC Mechukha. During the search, police recovered 9.816 kg of suspected cannabis, reportedly from the boot of the vehicle. The accused, identified as Sarde Ekke, 36, a resident of Mechukha Town, was arrested in connection with the seizure. A case has been registered at Mechukha Police Station...