India News | Drugs Worth Rs 2 Crore Seized in Meghalaya's Shillong

Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], September 21 (ANI): A major drug racket was busted by Meghalaya police in the state capital, Shillong, on Wednesday night after a driver alerted the police. 

Chief Minister of Meghalaya Conrad K Sangma in a post on X (formerly Twitter), informed about the seizure of drugs estimated to be worth over Rs 2 crore. 

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Taking to X (formerly Twitter) Sangma said, "A major success through Police-Public cooperation! In Shillong, a major drug bust worth over Rs 2 crore took place yesterday night. What makes this success unique is the pivotal role played by an alert Sumo driver who promptly informed the Police about a suspicious bag. Many congratulations to the Sumo driver for his quick thinking and courage. He will be aptly rewarded for his honesty." 

He further, in his post, praised DGP L R Bishnoi for working continuously towards the state goal of 'Drug-Free Meghalaya'.

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"DGP and his team have been tirelessly working to combat the menace of drug trafficking. Such joint effort is a glorious example of the importance of public cooperation to fulfil our dream of Drug-Free Meghalaya," read the post.  

Earlier, in August, heroin worth Rs 2 crore was seized from an inter-state drug trafficker in a swift operation by West Garo Hills district police. 

Taking to 'X' (Formerly known as Twitter), CM Sangma wrote, "The @MeghalayaPolice thwarted another attempt by drug mafia to ruin our youth! In a swift ops @wghpolice nabbed one Inter-State trafficker and seized Heroin worth ₹2 Crore".

Hailing the Meghalaya police, CM Sangma wrote, 'Well done @lrbishnoiips (IPS LR Bishnoi, Meghalaya) and his team! Our govt is fully committed to crush evil designs of traffickers to afflict our society @HMOIndia". (ANI) 

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