In a significant drug bust, a joint team led by the Additional Superintendent of Police (Crime) of Biswanath and the Sootea Police arrested a drug peddler on NH15 at Nagsankar this evening. The suspect, identified as Joon Ali, was found in possession of 39 grams of heroin.
According to sources, Ali, originally from Ghahi Muslim Gaon in Sootea, was carrying the heroin concealed in soap cases, which he transported via an e-rickshaw. The police seized the heroin during the operation, and Ali has been taken into custody for further investigation.
The authorities are continuing their efforts to uncover more details about the drug trafficking network involved in the region.