Dimapur, Dec. 15 (EMN): Based on specific input regarding a drug dealing in Lilong, a joint operation was launched with a combined team of 5 JAK RIF under 9 Sector Assam Rifles and Lilong police along with the help of local anti drug organization ALADA (All Lilong Anti drug Association) and a women based organization ASPO (Anti Social Prevention Organization).
A press release issued by Inspector General Assam Rifles (South) mentions that a search operation was launched in general area of Lilong Haorebi Makha Lekai and the house of the suspected arms and drugs dealer Md. Abdul Manan alias Amir Khan, aged 23 years was searched.
On operation three males and one female who is said to have been involved in drug dealing were apprehended.
The release further mentions that Md. Iliyakat and a lady named Olivia resident of Senapati who was in possession of cash Rs 68,950/- had come all the way from Senapati to buy drugs from the house of Md. Abdul Manan.
All four of them confessed that they were involved in drug dealing. During the search, a weapon and drugs were recovered and seized from the house of the drug dealer. One non-prohibited bore Shotgun Modified (DBBL) without license, 25 grams of No. 4 drug heroine, 2014 WY tablets, 19 SP capsules, eight small containers containing suspected No. 4 drug weighing approximately 16 grams and Rs 68,950/- cash were recovered from the apprehendees. All accused along-with the seized items were booked at Lilong Police Station.
However Md. Iliyakat Ali being a juvenile, aged 17 years was warned and released.
