SHILLONG, OCT 31: Acting on intelligence inputs about drug trafficking, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), Meghalaya, in collaboration with West Garo Hills Police, conducted a surprise checking operation at Tikrikilla on Saturday and arrested two alleged drug traffickers.
During the operation, the team seized approximately 10 packets containing 112.52 grams of heroin, valued at around Rs. 60 lakh in the illegal market.
Police also seized two vehicles and three mobile phones from the possession of the accused.
The arrested persons have been identified as Shahadot Ali (31), a resident of Rakhyasini Jungle Block under Mornoi Police Station in Goalpara district, Assam, and Rejaul Islam (31), a resident of Helapokri under the same police station.
A case has been registered against them under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at Tikrikilla Police Station in West Garo Hills.
Police suspect that the two accused were involved in drug trafficking along the Meghalaya-Assam border. The ANTF is continuing its investigation to identify other persons involved in the illegal drug trade.
