The Office of the Superintendent of Police, Mokokchung, notified that a significant drug bust took place on 31 August 2023, at Settsu Junction in Mokokchung.
The police intercepted a vehicle (Tata Sumo) and discovered 10.55 grams of Brown Sugar (Heroin) in the possession of one Trongdiba T Sangtam (30 years old), a resident of Chimonger PO/PS Longkhim P/Add Officer Colony, Tuensang.
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The contraband substance was concealed inside a black waist bag, it informed.
In response to this incident, a case has been registered under Section 21(b) of the NDPS Act with reference to Mokokchung Police Station-II.
The authorities have initiated further investigations into this matter.