Cannabis worth Rs 16 lakh seized by Meghalaya police, 2 held

The Meghalaya Police on August 1 successfully arrested two inter-state drug smugglers and seized cannabis worth Rs 16 lakh in East Jaintia Hills.

Police also seized an Alto car and Rs 10,500 in cash.
Meghalaya Police remains steadfast in its commitment to tackle the scourge of drug abuse, a major concern affecting our youth.
Earlier in June, Meghalaya police arrested two alleged drug peddlers near a fuel station in the state’s Nongsing village and recovered 2.738 kg of heroin worth Rs 10 crore.
The drug dealers have been identified as M Tuanbiaklian Guite (32) and Imliakum Longkumer, (40).
According to a police statement, the two were traveling in a Tata Winger bearing reg number NL 07T 0815 and carrying a consignment of illegal contraband.
However, the ANTF team and Lad Rymbai PS personnel set up a roadblock near BMS fuel station Nongsing, and the vehicle was impounded around 6:15 pm.
During the search of the vehicle in the presence of independent witnesses, 200 cases of soap containing yellow-orange powder were found in various hidden compartments of the vehicle.
A preliminary test of the powder gave a positive result for heroin and the total weight was found to be 2.738 kg.