Shillong, Sep 5: The East Jaintia Hills Police on Tuesday nabbed one interstate drug trafficker and seized heroin worth Rs 2 Crore at Umtyra.

Following this, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma lauded L.R. Bishnoi and his entire team.

The seizure and arrest was done after credible source information was received that one drug supplier travelling in a commercial Sumo B/R No MZ01 P 2566 coming from Mizoram was heading towards Shillong and is suspected of carrying illegal contraband. The accused has been identified as one Thangsiammawia Paite.

Taking to X, he wrote, “We are fully committed to tackle this issue of exigent importance by fostering cooperation at various levels for the collective well-being of people across the state. Together, we shall triumph! ”

Success saga continues!
Today in an intensive operation @ejhpolice nabbed one notorious interstate drug trafficker and seized Heroin worth ₹ 2 Crore at Umtyra. Kudos to @lrbishnoiips and his entire team.

We are fully committed to tackle this issue of exigent importance by… pic.twitter.com/SsJCWOBBeN

— Conrad K Sangma (@SangmaConrad) September 5, 2023

This comes two days after East Jaintia Hills Police nabbed one interstate drug trafficker and seized a staggering Rs 15 crore worth of crystal meth (10.16 kg), a potent and deadly drug.

Counter narcotics operations by @MeghalayaPolice in full swing!
Vigilant @ejhpolice nabbed one shrewd interstate drug trafficker and seized a staggering ₹15 Crore worth of Crystal Meth (10.16Kg), a potent and deadly drug. Hunt for linkages is on. Well done @lrbishnoiips and his… pic.twitter.com/UUcDLlY5HF

— Conrad K Sangma (@SangmaConrad) September 3, 2023

Also, the East Khasi Hills Police arrested four interstate drug traffickers, including one woman, and seized heroin worth Rs 6 crore and one Maruti car.

Huge haul of drugs!
In a well synchronised operation, @EKH_Police nabbed 4 interstate drug traffickers and seized Heroin worth ₹6 Crore and one Maruti car. Kudos to @lrbishnoiips and his team. Ongoing enforcement drive against drugs will continue unabated as saving youth from… pic.twitter.com/kLps8r2fao

— Conrad K Sangma (@SangmaConrad) September 2, 2023

Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal drug that is derived from morphine. It is often sold in powdered form and can be injected, smoked, or snorted.

However, the arrests of drug traffickers and the seizure of such large quantities of drugs highlights the ongoing battle against drug trafficking in the state.

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