Meghalaya’s War on Drugs: Narcotics worth Rs 5.91 crore seized so far this month

Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has appreciated the efforts made by the Meghalaya Police led by DGP LR Bishnoi in wiping out the menace of drugs

The Conrad Sangma government in Meghalaya is on a war footing to wipe out the drugs menace by zeroing down on the sources and close it down once and for all.

It was a breakthrough for the Meghalaya Police after narcotics worth a whopping Rs 3.75 crore was recovered in a single day. Late Saturday night acting on specific intelligence inputs the East Khasi Hills District Police apprehended a drugs trafficker and recovered heroin worth Rs 1.75 crore.

Chief Minister Conrad Sangma appreciated the efforts made by the police with DGP LR Bishnoi being the driving force. According to Sangma the government’s war on drugs has been successful where the police had played the most important role.

In a post on X, the Chief Minister said, “Kudos to @EKH_Police for its successful operation yesterday night that led to arrest of a drug trafficker and recovery of Heroin worth ₹1.75 Crore, the second such recovery on the same day! The unwavering commitment of @meghalayapolice under @lrbishnoiips to dismantle the drugs networks started showing results.These consistent successes exemplify the synergy between law enforcement and the community. let us renew our pledge to combat the drug menace jointly for a #DrugsFreeMeghalaya and work hard to realise this vision.”

Kudos to @EKH_Police for its successful operation yesterday night that led to arrest of a drug trafficker and recovery of Heroin worth ₹1.75 Crore, the second such recovery on the same day! The unwavering commitment of @meghalayapolice under @lrbishnoiips to dismantle the drugs… pic.twitter.com/poT42Q9x1P

— Conrad K Sangma (@SangmaConrad) November 19, 2023

In his reply to the Chief Minister’s message, Meghalaya DGP LR Bishnoi said, “Grateful to HCM
@SangmaConrad sir for your consistent encouragement and unflinching support. We @MeghalayaPolice remain committed towards your vision of #DrugFreeMeghalaya and will leave no stone unturned to achieve this.”

Grateful to HCM @SangmaConrad sir for your consistent encouragement and unflinching support. We @MeghalayaPolice remain committed towards your vision of #DrugFreeMeghalaya and will leave no stone unturned to achieve this https://t.co/yPfew3nOX9

— Dr L R Bishnoi, IPS (@lrbishnoiips) November 19, 2023

On the same day, it was another breakthrough for the East Khasi Hills district police as it could apprehend a dreaded drugs smuggler Mawryngkneng and recover heroin worth Rs 2 crore. The Meghalaya Chief Minister in a post on social media affirmed his government’s committement to successfully fight a war against drugs.

In the post, the Meghalaya Chief Minister stated, “Kudos to @EKHPolice for seizing heroin worth about ₹2 crores from a notorious interstate drug trafficker at Mawryngkneng today. Amid our efforts to showcase Meghalaya’s tourism-friendly image through events like #CherryBlossomFestival, these traffickers intend to sully our state’s reputation.
Appreciate the rapid response of our dedicated police under @lrbishnoiips.
Our government stands committed against drug trafficking and to fortify the resilience of state and this success exemplifies our unwavering resolve.Together, we forge a prosperous and #DrugsFreeMeghalaya.”

Kudos to @EKHPolice for seizing heroin worth about ₹2 crores from a notorious interstate drug trafficker at Mawryngkneng today. Amid our efforts to showcase Meghalaya's tourism-friendly image through events like #CherryBlossomFestival, these traffickers intend to sully our… pic.twitter.com/OjMownnXbr

— Conrad K Sangma (@SangmaConrad) November 18, 2023

On November 2, a notorious trafficker was arrested at Ladrymbai PS and 2.77Kg of Yaba tablets worth ₹1 crore were seized from him.

The sinister design of drug traffickers is to ensnare our youth in the clutches of addiction and to erode the essence of Meghalaya. But our @MeghalayaPolice under @lrbishnoiips stands resolute!
The prompt action by @ejhpolice thwarted their plans by nabbing a notorious trafficker… pic.twitter.com/qOLy52u8ky

— Conrad K Sangma (@SangmaConrad) November 2, 2023

On November 3, the West Garo Hills police arrested a drugs peddler and seized heroin worth Rs 10 lakh.

Kudos to @wghpolice for their successful operation that led to the arrest of a drug supplier & seizure of Heroin worth ₹10Lakh and cash ₹4 Lakh. Every such success, no matter the scale, safeguards our youth from the clutches of this menace. #DrugsFreeMeghalaya @SangmaConrad pic.twitter.com/VkmPduxRzn

— Dr L R Bishnoi, IPS (@lrbishnoiips) November 3, 2023

On November 4, a drug peddler was caught by vigilant citizens in Shillong’s Laitumkhrah area. Heroin worth 8 lakh was recovered.

Started getting public support in our quest for a #DrugsFreeMeghalaya!
Today in Laitumkhrah, Shillong, vigilant citizens nabbed a drug dealer with Heroin worth ₹8Lakh & handed him over to @MeghalayaPolice.@SangmaConrad @Narcoticsbureau @CMO_Meghalaya @proshillong pic.twitter.com/CKL3blbSU8

— Dr L R Bishnoi, IPS (@lrbishnoiips) November 4, 2023

On November 8, the East Khasi Hills Police apprehended a woman drugs peddler after she was captured in a video while distributing drugs to youths in Shillong. Heroin worth Rs 80 lakh was seized from her house is Sweeper Line.

In a prompt follow up action, @EKHPolice exposed the underbelly of the drug trade, arrested a woman in Sweeper Line. She’s the same supplier who was captured in a video while distributing drugs to youth in Shillong town area. @Narcoticsbureau
@SangmaConrad @CMO_Meghalaya pic.twitter.com/3KNBusiPZ5

— Dr L R Bishnoi, IPS (@lrbishnoiips) November 8, 2023

On November 15, the East Jaintia Hills district police apprehended 2 drugs peddlers and seized heroin worth Rs 18 lakh.

In an successful operation by @EJHPolice, Heroin worth Rs. 18 Lakh was seized & two persons arrested yesterday. This is exceptional police work and intel gathering that underscores our commitment to curbing illegal activities.
Kudos to the team! #DrugsfreeMeghalaya @SangmaConrad pic.twitter.com/jhrjPk0ghD

— Dr L R Bishnoi, IPS (@lrbishnoiips) November 16, 2023

From the above data it can be said that narcotics worth Rs 5.91 crore has been seized so far this month till November 18.

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