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Crime
Meghalaya Police Seize 9.77g Heroin in Ri‑Bhoi, Arrest One Suspect
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 04:46 PM
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Police in Meghalaya’s Ri‑Bhoi district confiscated 9.77 grams of suspected heroin and detained a suspect, officials said.
Meghalaya police conducting a routine operation in the Ri‑Bhoi district seized 9.77 grams of material identified as suspected heroin, according to a statement from the state police department.
The seizure was accompanied by the arrest of a male individual, who was taken into custody for further questioning and forensic testing of the seized substance.
Authorities indicated that the case is being forwarded to the drug enforcement wing for detailed investigation, emphasizing the ongoing effort to curb narcotics trafficking in the northeastern region.
The police did not disclose the identity of the arrested person or the exact location of the raid, citing standard investigative protocols.
The incident adds to a series of recent drug‑related busts in the state, reflecting heightened vigilance by law‑enforcement agencies against the illegal drug trade.
The seizure was accompanied by the arrest of a male individual, who was taken into custody for further questioning and forensic testing of the seized substance.
Authorities indicated that the case is being forwarded to the drug enforcement wing for detailed investigation, emphasizing the ongoing effort to curb narcotics trafficking in the northeastern region.
The police did not disclose the identity of the arrested person or the exact location of the raid, citing standard investigative protocols.
The incident adds to a series of recent drug‑related busts in the state, reflecting heightened vigilance by law‑enforcement agencies against the illegal drug trade.