Brown sugar and contraband capsules seized by police ; 1 arrested

Brown sugar and contraband capsules seized by police ; 1 arrested

During routine naka checking at Rammam Singla Bridge, a team led by SI Sushanta Pradhan, OC Singla FP under Pulbazar PS, intercepted one Amit Chettri, resident of Singla Bazar.

A black polythene bag was recovered from his possession, which contained 20 purias of suspected Brown Sugar and 125 loose Proxivon capsules—both suspected to be narcotic substances.

The accused was en route to Jorthang, Sikkim from Singla Bazar when he was apprehended. The seized items were taken into custody under Section 43 of the NDPS Act as a chance recovery, following due legal procedures.

The accused has been arrested and further investigation is underway.

Darjeeling Police remains committed to curbing illegal drug trafficking and ensuring a safer, drug-free society.