A coordinated drive against illicit narcotics in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills district culminated in the seizure of contraband valued at approximately Rs 60 lakh. The joint operation, carried out in Tikrikilla by the state Anti-Narcotics Task Force alongside the district police force, led to the immediate arrest of two men suspected of trafficking drugs across state lines.
Contraband Concealed Inside Soap Boxes
During the search, law enforcement teams confiscated 112.52 grams of heroin. The accused had packed the substance into 10 separate soap boxes in an attempt to transport it discreetly. Alongside the illicit cargo, officers also impounded two vehicles used in the movement and took possession of three mobile handsets found with the suspects.
Suspects Identified as Assam Natives
The two individuals taken into custody have been identified as 31-year-old Shahadot Ali and 31-year-old Rejaul Islam. Both men reside in the Goalpara district of neighbouring Assam. Following the Saturday disclosure by police authorities, formal charges were filed against the pair at Tikrikilla Police Station under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
Supply Chain and Inter-State Links Under Scrutiny
Investigators suspect that the detained individuals are cogs in a broader network running contraband across regional borders. The Anti-Narcotics Task Force has initiated a detailed trace of both forward and backward distribution links to uncover the origins of the consignment and pinpoint everyone involved in the delivery chain.
Cash Rewards and Confidentiality for Informants
Superintendent of Police for the Anti-Narcotics Task Force, Vikash Kumar, urged citizens to step forward with information regarding illicit substance peddling in the area. Emphasizing citizen cooperation, he assured that the identities of tipsters will remain strictly confidential and noted that verified information would be rewarded.
