ES Reporter 

ITANAGAR, Oct 17: Two policemen belonging to the India Reserve Battalion (IRBn) have been arrested in Itanagar while in possession of over 142 grams of suspected heroin, a senior police officer said on Monday.
Capital Police team led by DySP Dekio Gumja, arrested the duo - Prem Dorjee and Yom Tape from Chandannagar, Itanagar and seized suspected heroin weighing 88.85 grams and 53.33 grams respectively from their possession.
Both arrestees are police personnel belonging to the 4th IRBn and 5th IRBn respectively presently posted in Security Cell, Itanagar. 
The Capital Police team had received inputs about 2 peddlers being active in Itanagar, accordingly surveillance was setup and information was gathered about them leading to the arrest in this case. 
On October 15 last,  the duo were intercepted by police at Chandananagar during drug delivery, leading to their arrest and recovery of drugs. The police team were ably supported by EAC Itanagar Aying Perme and Special Magistrate (J) NDPS Oli Koyu who oversaw the entire process of search and seizure. Case under NDPS Act has been registered in the matter and taken up for investigation.
SP Capital Jimmy Chiram appreciated the police team for their painstaking efforts. Further he assured the public that those involved in drug trade will not be spared. Continued public support has helped Capital Police to disrupt supply chain of drugs in the capital area, he said.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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