Nagaland Police Seizes Drugs Worth Rs 30.05 Crore in Three Months
Kohima (Nagaland) [India], September 27: Continuing with the State Government’s initiative of “War against Drugs,” Nagaland police have seized narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances worth Rs 30.05 crore in the last three months.
According to an official statement, the Narcotic Police Station, PHQ, along with other police stations in Nagaland, has made seizures of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances worth Rs 30,05,21,600 during the period of July 2024 up to September 2024. In this connection, the Narcotic Police Station has registered 4 NDPS cases, while 4 cases were handed over/registered at Khuzama Police Station, Kohima, and Medziphema Police Station, Chumukedima, leading to the arrest of 23 people, including 17 males and 6 females.
“Nagaland Police has also been able to provide vital assistance and inputs to Karnataka Police, leading to successful interception of commercial quantities of drug consignments and arrests of wanted drug smugglers en route. The drugs were being trafficked from Manipur to Karnataka by air, and one such module has been cracked. In another major development, on the request of West Bengal police, Nagaland Police has apprehended a notorious trafficker who is involved in 5-6 known cases of trafficking of Yaba and World is Yours tablets from Nagaland to various parts of West Bengal,” the police said.
According to the Nagaland police, during the period police seized 4.195 kg of heroin worth Rs 29.36 crore and 17179 numbers of Yaba tablets worth Rs 68.71 lakh.
“Numerous people have come forward to help police with inputs to help catch drugs and traffickers. Nagaland Police will now endeavour to seize the properties and assets of drug traffickers and their associates,” they said.
“Nagaland Police further seeks the support of the general public, civil society organizations, and appeals to provide information regarding the sale of any form of narcotic drugs to the nearest police station or the Narcotic Police Station, Police Headquarters, or through the ‘MADEIN’ mobile App. The identity of the informant shall be kept confidential,” they added.
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Nagaland -: Nagaland is a state in the northeastern part of India. It is known for its rich culture and beautiful landscapes.
Police Seizes -: When the police ‘seize’ something, it means they take it away because it is illegal or used in a crime.
Drugs Worth Rs 30.05 Crore -: This means the illegal drugs that were taken by the police are worth 30.05 crore rupees, which is a lot of money.
Narcotic drugs -: Narcotic drugs are substances that can make people feel sleepy or numb and are often illegal because they can be harmful.
Psychotropic substances -: These are drugs that affect a person’s mind, emotions, and behavior. They are often illegal or controlled.
Heroin -: Heroin is a very dangerous and illegal drug that can make people feel very relaxed but is very harmful.
Yaba tablets -: Yaba tablets are illegal drugs that can make people feel very energetic but are very dangerous.
Karnataka -: Karnataka is a state in the southern part of India, known for its technology and culture.
West Bengal -: West Bengal is a state in the eastern part of India, known for its rich history and culture.
Intercepting drug consignments -: This means stopping and taking away shipments of illegal drugs before they reach their destination.
Traffickers -: Traffickers are people who illegally buy and sell drugs.
Confidentiality -: Confidentiality means keeping information secret and not telling it to anyone else.
