AALO, Mar 3: In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, the newly formed Anti-Drug Squad (ADS) of West Siang Police has arrested two suspected drug peddlers within a week of its establishment. The case has been registered under Aalo PS Case No. 14/25 U/S 21(a)/27(a) of the NDPS Act, and an investigation is underway.
Acting on specific intelligence inputs regarding drug peddling in a white Bolero, the ADS team, led by SI M. Chithan and supported by ASI M. Sora, HC T. Phinjo, and Ct M. Rike of Aalo Police Station, set up a naka (checkpoint) in the New Market area of Aalo on March 3, 2025. Upon spotting the suspected vehicle, the team signaled it to stop, but the occupants attempted to flee. Swift and tactical action by the ADS team led to the successful interception of the vehicle.
Following legal protocols under Section 50 of the NDPS Act, a thorough search of the suspects and the vehicle was conducted, resulting in the recovery of suspected brown sugar. The search and seizure operation took place under the supervision of the Additional District Magistrate of Aalo and independent witnesses.
Superintendent of Police (SP) West Siang lauded the ADS team for successfully apprehending the suspects and solving two drug-related cases within a week. However, he urged the team to remain vigilant and continue their efforts, emphasizing that the fight against drugs is far from over.
This operation is part of the ongoing anti-narcotics initiative, Operation Down 2.0, launched under the overall supervision of the Director General of Police (DGP) Arunachal Pradesh. Authorities reaffirmed their commitment to eradicating drug trafficking and urged public cooperation in the fight against the drug menace in the region.
