ADD ANI AS A TRUSTED SOURCE
googleads
Menu
General News

Meghalaya police recover heroin worth Rs 14 crore, 2 held

Ri-Bhoi police following a tip-off about the said smuggling case nabbed three notorious smugglers from Manipur. The police recovered a total of 158 boxes of high-grade heroin from them. The worth of the consignment seized is said to be around Rs 14 crores.

ANI Nov 18, 2022 19:38 IST googleads

Meghalaya's Ri-Bhoi police with the consignment recovered (Source: Twitter/@SangmaConrad)

Ri-Bhoi (Meghalaya) [India], November 18 (ANI): The Ri-Bhoi District police recovered Heroin worth Rs 14 Crore and nabbed three notorious smugglers in connection to the case, said officials on Friday.
Taking to Twitter, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma wrote, "RibhoiPolice diligently followed a tip-off and nabbed 3 notorious traffickers from Manipur in the wee hours today and seized- -158 boxed high-grade Heroin worth Rs14 Crore originated from Manipur and consigned to Shillong -1bus -3 mobiles".
The consignment of heroin that originated from the state of Manipur was consigned to reach Meghalaya's capital Shillong. The consignment was sent through a bus which has been seized as well. The officials also recovered three mobile phones from the smugglers, informed police.
Earlier, on Wednesday, in a well-synchronised operation, the Ri-Bhoi and East Jaintia Hills police in a joint operation arrested two smugglers and recovered gold biscuits from them. A total of 2.34 kg gold worth rupees 1.5 Cr and cash worth Rs 10.89 Lakh were recovered from them. This was the biggest ever haul in a day by the Meghalaya Police. (ANI)

Get the App

What to Read Next

Politics

Giriraj Singh slams Rahul Gandhi over conduct in Parliament

Giriraj Singh slams Rahul Gandhi over conduct in Parliament

Speaking to reporters here on Thursday, Singh said the opposition had sought permission to speak on the issue of LPG, but did not adhere to the subject.

Read More
Politics

Congress' Muraleedharan says LPG shortage "affecting families"

Congress' Muraleedharan says LPG shortage

"Most of the hotels are closed. Even in the few that are open, we are not getting proper food. This situation is affecting families as well. Therefore, we request the Central Government to intervene in this matter and take strong action to ensure the supply of LPG gas," Muraleedharan told reporters in Thiruvananthapuram.

Read More
General News

Woman found dead in hotel room in North Delhi

Woman found dead in hotel room in North Delhi

According to Delhi Police, around 12:30 am, staff of Prince Hotel located at SPM T-point on Church Mission Road informed the beat staff that Room No. 205 was locked and the guest inside was not responding despite repeated knocking.

Read More
Politics

"No shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG": Hardeep Singh Puri

In his statement in the Lok Sabha, Puri said the government has taken multiple measures to safeguard the country's energy security and ensure the uninterrupted availability of petroleum products, cooking gas, and natural gas.

Read More
Politics

29 lakh women received funds under Mahila Udyamita Scheme: Sarma

29 lakh women received funds under Mahila Udyamita Scheme: Sarma

"Till today, 29 lakh women have received the fund of the Mahila Udyamita Scheme. Today, this fund will be distributed in Sonai and East Goalpara constituency. A total of 33.50 lakh women will get benefits," Himanta Biswa Sarma told reporters.

Read More
Home About Us Our Products Advertise Contact Us Terms & Condition Privacy Policy

Copyright © aninews.in | All Rights Reserved.