Shillong/Tikrikilla, Oct 31: Meghalaya’s Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) in a joint operation with West Garo Hills Police arrested two drug traffickers from Assam at Tikrikilla and seized 112.52 grams of suspected heroin valued at around Rs 60 lakh.
Acting on credible intelligence input, the ANTF team laid a naka at Tikrikilla in West Garo Hills District on Saturday. On search as per NDPS Act, the team recovered 10 plastic soap boxes containing suspected heroin.
The team also seized two cars and three mobile phones used for trafficking.
The arrested persons have been identified as Shahadot Ali (31), son of Rustom Ali of Rakhyasini Jungle Block, PO Rakhyasini, PS Mornoi, District Goalpara, Assam and Rejaul Islam (31), son of Joynal Abidin of Helapokri, PO Baladmari, PS Mornoi, District Goalpara, Assam.
A case under NDPS Act has been registered at Tikrikilla Police Station.
Police said the duo is suspected to be part of a larger organised syndicate operating an inter-state drug trafficking nexus. The ANTF is investigating the forward and backward linkages.
The ANTF has appealed to the public to share information about the accused or their accomplices. The identity of the informer will be kept secret and a suitable reward will be given.
