Arunachal: Illegal poppy on 180 hectares identified, 22.5 hectares destroyed in joint operation
Assam Rifles and Arunachal Police's joint operation destroyed 22.5 hectares of illegal poppy cultivation in Namsai. Itanagar Police also arrested a couple for drug peddling.
- Feb 07, 2025,
- Updated Feb 07, 2025, 5:57 PM IST
The Assam Rifles, in collaboration with the Arunachal Pradesh police, Central Bureau of Narcotics and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) carried out a large-scale anti-opium drive in South Arunachal’s Namsai district and destroyed over 22.5 hectares of illegal poppy cultivation till date.
The forces have identified 180 hectares of illegal poppy cultivation worth Rs 30 crores till date.
The operation will also lead to disruption of insurgent funding.
In a significant breakthrough in the ongoing fight against drug trafficking on February 6, the Itanagar Police arrested a habitual drug-peddling couple and recovered 13.20 grams of heroin from their possession.
The operation, which was carried out based on credible intelligence, highlights the continued commitment of the Itanagar police in tackling the growing issue of drug abuse in the region.
On February 3, 2025, the Itanagar Police received intelligence regarding the movement of drug peddlers in the area.