Meghalaya’s War on Drugs: Narcotics worth Rs 12 cr seized so far in October

CM Conrad Sangma has vowed that his government is committed to safeguard the youth and keep them away from drugs

The war on drugs has intensified in Meghalaya with Chief Minister Conrad Sangma himself closely monitoring the mission to ensure that the menace is wiped out without a trace. Narcotics worth Rs 12 crore has been seized so far this month (October).

It the latest seizure today, East Jaintia Hills district police arrested an inter-state drug trafficker in Khliehriat and recovered heroin worth Rs 1.5 crore from him.

It is not just that the youth have fallen prey to drugs, the state, over time, has emerged as a route for inter-state drugs peddling.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has vowed that he would not allow those pushing drugs amongst the youths to ruin their future.

Despite consistent drug seizures and arrests,traffickers are hell bent to make youth drug dependents.But we are committed as ever towards safeguarding and the welfare of our youth.

Kudos to @ejhpolice for seizing Heroin worth ₹1.5 Crores from the possession of notorious… pic.twitter.com/gzSYNmMYYe

— Conrad K Sangma (@SangmaConrad) October 29, 2023

On October 27, a team of East Khasi Hills district police apprehended 4 drug peddlers and recovered drugs worth Rs 25 lakh from their possession.

Meghalaya DGP LR Bishnoi had informed about this in a post on social media stating, “#DrugsFreeMeghalaya isn’t merely a motto but a Mission we’re deeply committed to!
Kudos to @EKH_Police for carrying out another successful op against drugs, where they not only recovered drugs worth Rs. 25 Lakhs but also arrested 4 drug suppliers.”

#DrugsFreeMeghalaya isn't merely a motto but a Mission we're deeply committed to!
Kudos to @EKH_Police for carrying out another successful op against drugs, where they not only recovered drugs worth Rs. 25 Lakhs but also arrested 4 drug suppliers. @SangmaConrad@CMO_Meghalaya pic.twitter.com/WmjQyLgB8L

— Dr L R Bishnoi, IPS (@lrbishnoiips) October 27, 2023

The other seizures this month include:
OCT 24- Heroin worth Rs 45 lakh was seized from an interstate drug trafficker at Ri Bhoi.

Despite innumerable drug heists in recent times, drug traffickers continue to target Meghalaya's youth! But crackdown by @meghalayapolice under @lrbishnoiips continues unabated
Kudos to @ribhoipolice for seizing another consignment of Heroin, worth ₹45 Lakhs. One interstate… pic.twitter.com/uJ8nNFOHr8

— Conrad K Sangma (@SangmaConrad) October 24, 2023

OCT 21
Heroin worth Rs 15 lakh was recovered and 3 persons were arrested from Dhankheti by East Jaintia Hills district police.

Drug traffickers intend to ruin the future of our youth but @MeghalayaPolice won't allow it.
Yesterday prompt operation by @ejhpolice at Dhankheti led to the seizure of Heroin worth ₹15 lakhs, a car & arrest of 3 accused
Kudos to team! #DrugsFreeMeghalaya@SangmaConrad pic.twitter.com/E4gP9mHwk7

— Dr L R Bishnoi, IPS (@lrbishnoiips) October 21, 2023

OCT 17
Interstate drug peddler was arrested at Nongsning village in East Jaintia Hills district. Crystal meth worth Rs 1.5 crore was recovered.

Our unrelenting stance against drug mafias underscores our determination to deny them a foothold in our state!

In the wee hours today, @EJHPolice & its ANTF displayed exemplary courage during an operation at Nongsning village and arrested a notorious interstate drug trafficker… pic.twitter.com/va0nmncq1s

— Conrad K Sangma (@SangmaConrad) October 17, 2023

OCT 5
In one of the biggest seizures, heroin worth Rs 9 crore was recovered from the possession of 3 drug smugglers at Ri Bhoi.

A significant drug bust!
Kudos to @ribhoipolice for orchestrating a well executed, intelligence-driven operation that led to the recovery of a huge cache of Heroin worth ₹9 Crores! 3 notorious interstate drug traffickers are apprehended. Keep it up @lrbishnoiips and team!
Our… pic.twitter.com/4eVzbNNsOp

— Conrad K Sangma (@SangmaConrad) October 5, 2023

OCT 3
44,900 bottles of spurious Phyensedyl was seized from a truck.

Kudos to @ejhpolice and its ANTF for adept intelligence collection, sound coordination, swift planning and resolute pursuit of criminals resulted in the remarkable seizure of 44,900 bottles of spurious Phyensedyl from a truck.

The mere contemplation of the potential havoc such… pic.twitter.com/hIYMGu4KpH

— Conrad K Sangma (@SangmaConrad) October 3, 2023

As per the Meghalaya Police, it seized drugs worth Rs 33 crore and arrested 20 drug dealers in the month of September.

In Sept'23 we seized illegal drugs worth Rs. 33 crores & nabbed 20 drug dealers.
Our commitment to the mission of making #drugfreemeghalaya is unwavering, and we thank the people of Meghalaya for your trust & support. Together, we'll make Meghalaya a safer & happier place. pic.twitter.com/PBSFXtjbVS

— Meghalaya Police (@MeghalayaPolice) October 1, 2023

Among the many efforts taken up by the Conrad Sangma government to wipe out drugs menace, Drug Reduction, Elimination, and Action Mission (DREAM) is one such programme.

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