Nongpoh:
Ri Bhoi police, on March 26, recovered 14 soap boxes of heroin from one Maruti Alto during a regular checking at the check point near Byrnihat police outpost.
As per the police, acting on a tip-off that some drug peddlers are transiting narcotic drugs from Assam towards Shillong, a naka was set up and vehicle checking was conducted.
“At around 7:00 pm, a local Maruti Alto 800 (B/Reg ML05M-7648) was intercepted and during a search, fourteen soap boxes were recovered sealed underneath the seat of the said vehicle,” police informed.
In this connection, three persons were arrested; they included — Dilip Mawlong of Nongmynsong, Bijay Thapa of Ladnartiang and Banshngain Kupar Khongdup of Umkdait Nongmynsong.
“The narcotics weighted 140.37 grams and tested positive for heroin. The vehicle along with three mobile phones, Rs 4000 cash, three ID Cards and one syringe were seized from the accused persons. All formalities had been observed in the presence of independent witnesses and as per NDPS Act,” police added.