Kohima Police seize substantial quantities of suspected heroin and opium in two separate operations, arresting four individuals.
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DIMAPUR — Kohima Police arrested four individuals and recovered substantial quantities of suspected heroin and opium in two separate operations carried out on May 5 and May 12.
A mobile unit from the Kohima Police was on routine patrol under the jurisdiction of the Khuzama Police Station when it intercepted a suspicious Maruti Alto (registration number NL07CD5992) travelling from Kidima towards Viswema at approximately 4:20 pm on May 5.
According to an update, during a thorough search of the vehicle, police personnel uncovered 25 soap cases containing suspected heroin. The total weight of the contraband was approximately 302 grams. Two occupants of the vehicle were immediately arrested. They have been identified as Kharamo Aziah (28) and AL Keystone (39).
In another seizure on May 12, a mobile unit team of Kohima Police, while on routine patrolling under Kezocha Police Station jurisdiction, intercepted a Mahindra Bolero (registration number AS03X 1718) at Kidima. The vehicle was travelling towards Kohima from Mao.
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During a thorough search of the vehicle, six packets of suspected opium weighing approximately 6 kg, with one kg per packet, were uncovered from the left speaker compartment. Two occupants of the vehicle, identified as Mohan Chhetry and R Chaonai, were arrested in this connection.
Following the two successful seizures of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances (NDPS), formal cases have been registered at the Khuzama and Kezocha police stations, respectively. Further investigation is underway to uncover the linkages of these trafficking networks.
The Kohima Police appealed to citizens to share any information related to drug peddling or suspicious activities, assuring that informants' identities will be kept confidential.