Sikkim Rising Drugs Manace : Major Drug Bust in Jorethang: 815 Grams of Heroin Seized, Three Arrested

The Siliguri Today • May 5, 2025 • 11:59 AM

In a significant breakthrough against narcotics trafficking, Jorethang Police seized 815 grams of heroin and apprehended three individuals allegedly involved in drug peddling on Sunday. The operation was carried out based on precise intelligence inputs and was led by Melli SHO Kishor Chettri and his team.

The arrested individuals, all residents of Jorethang, had reportedly been under surveillance prior to the operation. The contraband is now secured in police custody, and legal proceedings have been initiated under relevant provisions of the NDPS Act.

Authorities confirmed that this is among the largest heroin seizures in the region in recent times. Further investigations are ongoing to uncover the source of the drugs and dismantle the wider network behind the trafficking.

Sikkim Rising Drugs Manace : Major Drug Bust in Jorethang: 815 Grams of Heroin Seized, Three Arrested

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