The Drug Disposal Committee under the Inspector General of Police (CID), PHQ Kohima, organized the destruction of a substantial quantity of narcotics and psychotropic substances on September 26. These items were earlier seized by the Narcotics Cell at PS PHQ.
The significant event took place at the Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) dumping site located in Meriema, Kohima.
The seized items from 2022-2023 included:
– Heroin: 500 soap cases (5 Kg 729.68 gm)
– Opium: 44 packets (41 Kg 030 gm 94 mg)
– Yaba Tablets: 25 packets (totaling 249,400 tablets)
The estimated value of these confiscated narcotics was assessed to be over Rs 44.53 crore.
Key officials present during the drug destruction included:
– Dr. K.P.A Ilyas, IPS – DIG (CID)
– Shinde Suresh Kailashrao, IPS – SP (Narcotic)
– Dr. Mhalo, NPS – SP (Crime)
– Joy Zeliang – Dy. SP (Crime)
Representatives from the District Court, Kohima Municipal Council, Kripa Foundation, and other officials were also in attendance.
This decisive action is part of the ongoing efforts by authorities to combat drug trafficking and uphold public safety.
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