Heroin

Acting on a tip-off, Punjab police arrested three drug peddlers and seized 2 Kg of heroin from their possession, on June 10. Reportedly, the arrests were made under Tharaj police station in Moga's Baghapurana. The accused have been identified as Jaswant Singh alias Kala, Sukhchain Singh alias Sonu and Satnam Singh. According to the police Jaswant and Sukhchain are already facing criminal charges. 

In Nagaland's Kohima, the police seized drug (heroin) worth Rs 3 crores, on May 4. As per ANI, during a routine check, the police suspected a vehicle at Peducha and recovered 49 packets of heroin, which was approximately weighing around 615 grams.  In addition, the police arrested two people who were smuggling the drugs. A case has been registered and an investigation is underway.

The Assam police seized 3.1 kg of heroin and 85 kg of opium from a truck, on April 29. The search operation at Srirampur Gate was conducted after receiving a tip-off.  The truck was coming from Manipur and the drugs were kept in the oil tank of the truck, which was being taken to North India. The Assam police said, "We apprehended one person. Our investigation is on".

In Assam's Ashimganj area, police on March 6, arrested two accused with 297 grams of heroin packed in 27 soap cases and were concealed under the bonnet of a car, said Samarjit Basumutary, Officer-in-Charge of Patharkandi. The accused has been identified as Saif Uddin and Taj Uddin. "Based on the intelligence input, we had set up a Nakka checking and intercepted the car," said police. However further investigation is underway.

In Assam's Simlaguri, Assam police on February 19, arrested one accused with 129 grams of heroin and 94 vials. On February 19, a raid was conducted in Simlaguri by the Police Point staff and their they seized 129 grams of heroin, 94 vials, a mobile set, and Rs 1,100 cash.  "The accused is arrested for further lawful action," Baksa police tweeted. Meanwhile, further investigation, in this case, is underway.