Superintendent of Police, Ri-Bhoi District, VS Rathore, informed that a drug law enforcement operation conducted by a team of Ri-Bhoi DEF on February 27, 2025, led to the recovery of approximately 36.03 grams of suspected heroin.
“Based on credible source information, approximately 36.03 grams of suspected heroin was recovered from the possession of one person, namely Rajat Paul (29), S/o Shri Rabindra Paul, R/o Bhawraguri, District – Chirang, Assam, who was travelling from Guwahati to Shillong in a tourist taxi vehicle,” Rathore stated.
“The market value of the seized contraband is approximately ₹10 lakh,” he added.
“In this regard, a case has been registered vide Nongpoh PS Case No. 29(02)2025 u/s 21(b)/27A/29 NDPS Act, and investigation is going on,” Rathore informed.
“The above-named suspect has been arrested, and forward and backward links are being traced,” he further stated.