Guwahati, 14 October (HS): Fatashil Ambari Police in Guwahati arrested an alleged drug peddler and seized 22.22 grams of heroin during an operation conducted on the basis of secret information.

Police said on Wednesday that the operation was carried out near Barsapara Stadium under the jurisdiction of Fatashil Ambari Police Station. During the operation, the police apprehended the alleged drug peddler, identified as Sajal Dev, 38, a resident of Dhirenpara.

The police recovered 22.22 grams of heroin packed in 18 small plastic vials from his possession.

A case has been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in connection with the seizure. Further investigation is underway to ascertain the details of the case.------------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash