NAMSAI : Two persons were arrested and suspected narcotic substances weighing 44 grams (gross) and 12 grams (net) were seized during an anti-drug operation conducted by Namsai Police at Nongtaw Khamti village on July 30 last.

Acting on credible information about the illegal possession and sale of narcotic drugs, the police launched a search operation after complying with the provisions of Section 42 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.

The operation was led by Namsai Sub-Divisional Police Officer Kengo Dirchi and included Namsai Police Station Officer-in-Charge Inspector T Gadi, Sub-Inspector R Kahik, Lady Sub-Inspector S Thoumoung and Sub-Inspector S Kumar, with support from the All Namsai Area Youth Association (ANAYA).

During the search, Chow Manlai and Chow Jayanta Manchey were found in possession of a Horlicks plastic bottle and a tobacco container containing suspected contraband substances. After being informed of their rights under Section 50 of the NDPS Act, the contraband was seized following the prescribed legal procedure.

During preliminary interrogation, the accused allegedly admitted that the contraband was intended for both personal consumption and sale. They have been arrested, and further investigation is underway.

Namsai Police said that since June this year, it has been jointly conducting intensified anti-drug drives with ANAYA. As part of the campaign, 30 drug users have been identified and voluntarily referred to de-addiction and rehabilitation centres, while stringent legal action continues against drug peddlers.

Namsai Superintendent of Police Sangey Thinley appreciated ANAYA for its continued support in the anti-drug campaign and reaffirmed the police’s commitment to making the district drug-free.