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Crime
Six Manipur Residents Nabbed with 506g Heroin in Guwahati Homestay Raid
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 01:16 PM
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Police in Guwahati seized 506 grams of heroin and arrested six individuals from Manipur during a raid on a rented homestay, officials said.
Guwahati police conducted a raid on a rented homestay on Thursday, uncovering a cache of 506 grams of heroin. The operation led to the arrest of six men identified as residents of Manipur. According to the police, the seized narcotics were concealed within personal belongings in the premises.
The detainees are currently being held for further interrogation, and the case has been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Law enforcement officials indicated that the raid was part of an ongoing effort to curb drug trafficking routes that pass through the northeastern region.
Authorities have not disclosed additional details about the alleged network or the intended destination of the heroin. The investigation remains active, and the police have urged the public to report any suspicious activity related to drug trade.
The detainees are currently being held for further interrogation, and the case has been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Law enforcement officials indicated that the raid was part of an ongoing effort to curb drug trafficking routes that pass through the northeastern region.
Authorities have not disclosed additional details about the alleged network or the intended destination of the heroin. The investigation remains active, and the police have urged the public to report any suspicious activity related to drug trade.