In a significant breakthrough under Operation Dawn 2.0, Nirjuli Police in Arunachal Pradesh apprehended a suspected drug peddler and seized 21 vials of suspected heroin weighing approximately 27.51 grams. The accused, Tame Peter (23), a resident of D-Sector, Nirjuli, was caught after a chase in the Midpu area, officials confirmed on Wednesday.
The operation unfolded on Monday during a naka checking initiative at Dikrong Colony, led by Inspector T M Nekam, Officer-in-Charge of Nirjuli Police Station. The operation was based on specific intelligence and was conducted under the supervision of SP Mihin Gambo and SDPO Rishi Longdo.
Upon noticing police presence, the accused attempted to flee on a scooty but was quickly intercepted at Midpu. A body search revealed the vials of suspected heroin concealed in his possession.
A case has been registered under Section 21(b) of the NDPS Act, which pertains to possession of intermediate quantity of narcotic drugs. Authorities stated that a deeper investigation is underway to determine possible links to a larger drug supply network.
SP Gambo commended the swift response of the team and reaffirmed the department’s dedication to eradicating drug-related crimes through targeted operations like Operation Dawn 2.0.
