Shillong, Dec 8: The Pillangkata OP and Umiam PS of Ri Bhoi district, law enforcement in an overnight operation confiscated a substantial cache of arms, ammunition, and illegal wildlife items from an individual residing at 9th mile Baridua in Ri Bhoi district in Friday.
The individual, suspected to be a resident of Mizoram, is now in custody.
Meanwhile, a case has been registered under Khanapara police station case number 52(12) 23 US 120 B / 468/405/420/380 IPC RW sec 27 arms act and RW sec 51 Wildlife Protection Act.
Following successful coordinated operation, Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma congratulated Ri-Bhoi police for their tireless efforts and detaining the individual.
The @RibhoiPolice through its unwavering resolve and tireless efforts have dealt a decisive blow to the forces of darkness targeting our state. One notorious interstate criminal who is entangled in a web of illegal activities that spanned from trafficking of arms and precious… pic.twitter.com/d7HdUM2eEZ
— Conrad K Sangma (@SangmaConrad) December 8, 2023
