Guwahati, 24 October (HS): A team from Guwahati’s Basistha Police Station has arrested two drug peddlers involved in narcotics trafficking. Acting on a tip-off, the police launched an operation in the Khanapara area and apprehended the suspects.

The arrested individuals have been identified as Krishna Nath (27) and Doto Das (23). Police recovered 25.13 grams of heroin concealed inside two soap cases. A car (registration no. AS-23AA-3538) and a mobile phone used for drug trafficking were also seized.

A case has been registered under the NDPS Act, and further investigation is underway.--------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash