Sikkim Police achieved a major breakthrough in their ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking with two separate operations conducted in Jorethang and Singtam, leading to the seizure of significant quantities of narcotics and the arrest of four individuals.
In Jorethang, a well-coordinated operation spearheaded by Melli SHO Kishor Chettri resulted in the confiscation of 815 grams of heroin. The operation, carried out on Sunday following precise intelligence inputs, led to the arrest of three residents of Jorethang who were reportedly under surveillance. The heroin, considered one of the largest seizures in the region in recent years, is now in police custody. A case has been registered under the relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Investigations are ongoing to trace the supply chain and dismantle the broader network behind the trafficking.
In a separate incident i
Singtam, police arrested a 39-year-old man from Namchi District after recovering a large quantity of suspected brown sugar. The operation, based on a tip-off, was led by SHO PI Sher Bahadur Manger. The suspect, identified as a resident of Adarsh Goan, was found in possession of 122.80 grams of a brown-colored substance packed in 103 small pouches. The individual failed to present any valid license or medical documentation for the possession. A case has been lodged under the NDPS Act, and further investigation is underway to identify potential connections to a wider narcotics network.
These twin operations reflect the heightened vigilance and proactive approach of the Sikkim Police in curbing the spread of illegal drugs across the state.
