In a swift operation on Thursday, Naharlagun police arrested a drug peddler, Nur Jamal (27), following a high-speed chase. Authorities recovered heroin weighing 12.70g, valued at Rs 30,000.
The arrest came after a tip-off about drug trafficking in the region. Naharlagun SP Mihin Gambo confirmed that the police team, led by Banderdewa Police Station’s Officer-in-Charge, Inspector Kipa Hamak, and under the supervision of SDPO Rishi Longdo, acted on the intelligence. Upon arrival at the scene, Jamal fled on a motorcycle. However, the police pursued him and intercepted the vehicle at Jullang.
A thorough search of the arrested individual led to the discovery of 10 vials containing heroin. The authorities have taken Jamal into custody, and further investigations are ongoing.