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A team from Basistha Police Station arrested a suspected drug peddler and recovered 47 grams of heroin during a raid at Natun Bazaar in Guwahati.
The accused has been identified as Mimin Touthang, also known as Alex, 33, a resident of Khanapara, Meghalaya. He was apprehended from a hideout during the operation.
Police recovered four soap boxes containing heroin with a total weight of approximately 47 grams. Authorities also seized a scooty with registration number MN01Y9415 and a mobile phone believed to have been used in connection with the illegal activities.
Legal proceedings have been initiated against the accused, highlighting the police’s continued efforts to curb drug trafficking in the city.
