Maksam Tayeng

PASIGHAT/YINGKIONG : Continuing its crackdown against drug peddling and substance abuse in Upper Siang district, Yingkiong Police on Monday arrested an alleged drug user-cum-peddler from the Yingkiong area and seized suspected heroin and cannabis (ganja) from his possession.

According to Yingkiong Police Station Officer-in-Charge Inspector Kari Pertin, the operation was launched following credible information regarding the movement of a suspected Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) substance user-cum-peddler.

A police team comprising Sub-Inspector Ojing Moyong, Sub-Inspector Kenjom Pertin, Head Constable T. Lipir and Constable B. Eko was formed to carry out the operation.

The team successfully apprehended the accused in Yingkiong and recovered the suspected contraband during a search conducted in the presence of Executive Magistrate Tailyang Tomo. The seized substances were taken into custody following due legal procedures.

Inspector Kari Pertin informed that a case has been registered at Yingkiong Police Station under relevant sections of the NDPS Act, and further investigation is underway.

Appealing for public cooperation, the officer urged civil society organisations and residents of Yingkiong to support the police in combating the growing drug menace in the district. He also called upon youths to stay away from substance abuse and share any information related to drugs with the police.