A total of 18 persons were arrested during the June 16-30 fortnight as Nagaland Police continued their statewide operations in all the districts to combat the widespread availability of synthetic drugs, psychotropic substances, and IMFL (Indian Made Foreign Liquor) and their effects on the youth.
Nagaland Police said in a press release that the operations included intensive checking of vehicles (MVCP), and raids and checking of hotels and restaurants to prevent any such illegal activity.
According to police reports, six cases related to narcotics and psychotropic substances were registered during the fortnight, resulting in nine arrests. A total of 950 grams of opium, 308.89 grams of brown sugar, and 94 Spasmo Proxyvon and other tablets were seized during this period.
There were also eight cases involving IMFL, resulting in eight arrests and the seizure of 708 alcohol-related items. Additionally, one person was arrested in possession of a pistol with a magazine and 32 live rounds of ammunition.
Furthermore, Nagaland Police have appealed to the public to report any sale or distribution of narcotics, drugs, or IMFL to the nearest police station or Narcotic Police Station. Contact numbers of various Nagaland Police officers and police stations are available on the ‘Call Your Cop’ mobile app. The identity of informants will be kept confidential.