Singtam Police Nab Alleged Drug Peddler with 13.25 Grams of Brown Sugar During Intensified Anti-Drug Operation
Singtam Police Nab Alleged Drug Peddler with 13.25 Grams of Brown Sugar During Intensified Anti-Drug Operation
Singtam, June 15: In a continued crackdown against drug-related crimes, Singtam Police arrested an alleged drug peddler and seized 13.25 grams of suspected brown sugar during a patrolling operation in South Sikkim.
According to police, intensified surveillance and regular patrolling have been underway in vulnerable areas of Singtam, including Walkway, Goskhan Dara and nearby localities, following the introduction of electric scooter patrol units aimed at strengthening law and order.
During one such operation led by Police Inspector Kishor Kumar Chettri along with Lnk Birkha Chettri, Lnk Elan Gurung, NK Deepak Pokhrel and SA Sandip Dahal, police intercepted 29-year-old Chandra Bahadur Subba of Temi Namphing Reshep near Shinga Devi Mandir at Dalep.
Officials said the suspect allegedly attempted to escape towards a nearby forest while being questioned. However, the police team pursued and successfully apprehended him near Kali Khola below the Teesta River area.
A search conducted in the presence of SDM Rabdang Suren Tamang led to the recovery of 13.25 grams of suspected brown sugar from the accused. The seized contraband was taken into custody following due legal procedures.
Singtam Police have registered a case under relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at Singtam Police Station. Further investigation is currently in progress.
Police said the successful operation reflects their continued commitment to combating the drug menace and safeguarding young people from substance abuse. Authorities have also appealed to the public to cooperate and share information regarding illegal activities to help build a safer and drug-free society.
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