Soreng Police seize contraband, arrest notorious peddler in major anti-drug operation
Police confirmed that a case has been registered under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, as well as the Sikkim Anti-Drugs Act, 2006.
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The Soreng District Police on Saturday night seized contraband substances and arrested a suspected habitual drug peddler during a late-evening operation near Naya Bazar.
According to police, officers from Naya Bazar Police Station intercepted a taxi (Maxx, registration number SK04J/0015) at around 9:03 p.m. near the Forest Bungalow, Naya Bazar. Inside the vehicle, they apprehended one Passang Bhutia, 32, son of the late Jangbo Bhutia, a resident of Housing Colony, Naya Bazar.
A detailed search of the vehicle was carried out in the presence of Ms. Pramila Gurung, BDO of Baiguney. The search resulted in the recovery of 144 blue-coloured Windlas Winspasmo Forte capsules, neatly packed in 18 strips, along with ₹4,600 in cash. Both the capsules and the money were seized on the spot, and the accused was taken into custody.
Police confirmed that a case has been registered under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, as well as the Sikkim Anti-Drugs Act, 2006. The investigation is currently underway. Officials described the accused as a “habitual drug peddler” who had been under the constant watch and surveillance of Soreng District Police for a considerable period of time.
Superintendent of Police (SP) Soreng, Nahkul Pradhan, who is leading the district’s anti-drug campaign, reiterated the department’s determination to make Soreng a drug-free district. “Our teams are committed to rooting out this menace from society. The fight against drug abuse requires the support of every citizen. Together, we can make Soreng a Nasha Mukta District and contribute to building a brighter and safer tomorrow,” SP Pradhan said in an official statement.
The police have also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and cooperate by reporting suspicious activities in their neighbourhoods. Officials believe community involvement is key in curbing the rise of drug-related crimes, particularly in smaller towns and rural belts where traffickers often attempt to spread their network.