Two drug peddlers arrested

ITANAGAR, Apr 27: The Nirjuli Police, on Friday, arrested two drug peddlers, and seized 51 vials of suspected drugs during a raid in Bage Tinali, near here.

The accused were identified as Bengia Kaya (20) and Khoda Rikam (23).

According to the police, intelligence report was received of the movement of drug traffickers in Nirjuli area. Subsequently, a team of police led OC TM Nekam and SI Vivek Linghi, under supervision of SP Mihin Gambo, apprehended the duo.

The police recovered total 51 plastic vials containing suspected contraband drug heroin from their possession.

The search and seizure were made in presence of Naharlagun SDPO and executive magistrate. Thus, a criminal case under NDPS Act was registered with Nirjuli PS.