Daijiworld Media Network - Itanagar

Itanagar, Oct 16: Police have seized heroin worth Rs 20 lakh and arrested a woman in Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh, officials said on Friday.

Acting on a tip-off, police seized 261.85 grams of heroin from Shimnya Sangwal at New Khamdu village, within the Nampong police station limits, on Thursday.

Sangwal, a resident of Lungka village, was arrested and a case was registered against her under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

Police said further investigation was underway to trace the source of the contraband and determine whether others were involved in the drug trafficking network.

Arunachal Pradesh Home Minister Mama Natung commended the police for the seizure and reiterated the state government’s zero-tolerance policy towards illegal drugs.

“Our government maintains zero tolerance against illicit drugs. Anyone threatening the future of our youth will face the full force of the law. Kudos to our police personnel for their unwavering vigil in keeping our communities safe,” he said in a social media post.