Gangtok Police Nab Drug Peddler Near STNM Hospital, Suspected Brown Sugar Seized

Gangtok Police Nab Drug Peddler Near STNM Hospital, Suspected Brown Sugar Seized

Gangtok, 8 Feb : Acting on credible source information, a team from Sadar Police Station intercepted an individual near the gate of STNM Hospital, Socheythang, Gangtok, and recovered a suspected narcotic substance during a search operation.

The accused has been identified as Md. Jahid (42), son of Salmuddin, a resident of Kishanganj district, Bihar. Police personnel intercepted him following suspicious movement in the area.

A body search was conducted in the presence of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (Gangtok) and two independent witnesses, during which 28.85 grams of a light brown substance suspected to be brown sugar, along with cash, was recovered from his possession. All legal procedures and formalities were duly followed during the operation.

The seized material has been taken into custody for further examination, and necessary legal action has been initiated as per law. Further investigation is underway to ascertain the source and possible network linked to the accused.

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