Port Blair, Oct 23: To conquer the menace of illicit Methamphetamine drugs at North & Middle Andaman District, PS Diglipur proved their mettle once again by going tough against the drug peddlers.
On the basis of credible information received at PS Diglipur on 22/10/2023, a raiding team comprising of HC Santosh Nair, PCs Abubacker Siddique, Samaresh Mistry, Radhesham Hawlader, Devsai Toppo, Soma Dey & Mirthunjoy Das led by Inspr. K.Binoj, SHO PS Diglipur with two independent witnesses under the supervision of Mr. Brij Mohan Meena, (DANIPS), SDPO Diglipur reached the spot. Later a suspect person was stopped by the team and conducting a search. During search 01 No. Transparent Polythene sachet containing crystalline powder and shiny glass-like material was recovered. Subsequently, a small quantity of the same was tested through the drug detection kit and sample showed positive result of Methamphetamine. The recovered 01 No. Sachet was weighed and found 2.26gms excluding the weight of polythene sachet. The said accused person namely Rishab Mistry S/o Mr. Ranjit Mistry (18) yrs, R/o Subashgram was arrested and a case has been registered at PS Diglipur under NDPS Act. Further, during the investigation of the case 0.51 grams of Methamphetamine also recovered from the co-accused namely Pijus Das R/o R.K Gram and he was also arrested with all codal formalities.
The whole operation was conducted under the supervision of Mr. Brij Mohan Meena (DANIPS), SDPO (Diglipur) and overall direction and supervision of Mrs. Geetanjali Khandelwal, IPS, Superintendent of Police, North & Middle Andaman District.
The general public is requested to pass and share any credible information pertaining to any crime or illegal activities to their nearest Police Station or over phone No.100, 112 & 03192-273344. The identity of the informers will be kept secret and will also be suitably rewarded.