Published on : 15 Oct 2025, 1:15 pm

Shillong : In a major breakthrough against narcotics trafficking, the East Jaintia Hills Police have successfully busted an interstate heroin network, arresting two suspects and recovering 60 grams of heroin during a checkpoint operation. The operation was conducted by the Umkiang Patrol Post under Lumshnong Police Station, acting on specific intelligence inputs.

Police intercepted a vehicle traveling from Silchar, leading to the arrest of Abdul Rob Laskar alias Munna, a resident of Cachar, and Asif Wahlang, a habitual offender from Shillong. During the search, officers seized a Hyundai Venue vehicle and five soapboxes filled with heroin.

A case has been registered under relevant sections of the NDPS Act, and investigations are underway to trace t

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