Shillong, July 28: East Jaintia Hills Police seized Cannabis worth ₹ 21 Lakh, a Swift car, and nabbed three accused at Kongong.
The police operation was carried out successfully after receiving a tip-off about the illegal drug trade in the area.
The accused individuals were apprehended during a well-coordinated raid, and further investigations are underway to dismantle the entire network involved in this illicit activity.
Taking to Twitter, Meghalaya DGP L. R. Bishnoi congratulated the Police team for their swift and smart action.
Bishnoi also said that drug traffickers are trying to lure youths into their vicious traps.
Drug traffickers are trying to lure youths into its vicious traps but perpetual pursuit by @MeghalayaPolice paid another dividend!
Alert @ejhpolice seized Cannabis worth ₹ 21 Lakh,a swift car & nabbed 3 accused at Kongong.
Kudos to team@SangmaConrad @PIBShillong @proshillong pic.twitter.com/3k2ymOD3Ra— Dr L R Bishnoi, IPS (@lrbishnoiips) July 27, 2023
Earlier in July 16, EJH Police nabbed two inter-state traffickers and seized Heroin worth Rs. 1.6 crore at Nongsning.
In a swift operation, @ejhpolice nabbed two inter-state traffickers, seized Heroin worth ₹1.6 crore at Nongsning today. All-out assault by @MeghalayaPolice will continue against traffickers who target youth to cause their ruin.@HMOIndia @narcoticsbureau @PIB_India… pic.twitter.com/Aw4wA1zvtO
— Conrad K Sangma (@SangmaConrad) July 16, 2023
On July 1, Ribhoi Police had nabbed 3 notorious traffickers and seized Heroin worth ₹5Crore and Alto car at Lumkeni with the help of K9 squad.
How is cannabis harmful?
Cannabis can have various harmful effects on individuals. It can impair cognitive function, memory, and coordination, making it dangerous to operate machinery or drive under its influence. Prolonged use of cannabis has also been linked to mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and psychosis. Additionally, it can negatively impact lung health when smoked and may lead to addiction in some individuals.
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