Itanagar, Aug. 26 -- Arunachal Pradesh Police, Assam Rifles and the CRPF have stepped up operations against the illegal drug trade, with 10 persons apprehended and suspected narcotic substances seized in three separate operations in Tirap, Banderdewa and East Siang districts.
In Tirap, a joint team of Assam Rifles, Arunachal Pradesh Police and CRPF intercepted a Chevrolet Spark at Deomali Gate on Tuesday evening following intelligence inputs about suspected drug movement towards Namsangmukh. Four occupants-Kaling Mibang, Mibom Tayeng, Tajen Pame and Bai Kambu-were apprehended.
The team recovered around 47.8 grams of suspected contraband from Mibom Tayeng. A container containing traces of an orange-coloured powder suspected to be a narcoti...