Port Blair, Oct. 5: On 04/10/2023, on the basis of a credible information, a joint team of PS Central Crime Station and Narcotics Cell of CID Unit under the leadership of Inspector Vishal Ram, SHO PS CCS and Inspr. S.Kannan, I/c Narcotics Cell in a significant breakthrough achieved the arrest of one person involved in illegal drug activities. The accused has been identified as Mohd. Shabib S/o Shri Mohd. Shamim (34) yrs R/o Chandini Chowk, Shadipur.

During the operation, the team successfully recovered 2.095 Kgs of Marijuana from the possession of the accused. A case under relevant sections of law has been registered and the arrested accused was produced before the court to obtain his police custody remand to ascertain further involvement and source. On investigation, it is found that the seized ganja was transported through postal services. The entire operation was carried out under the direct supervision of Sh. Vinay Mathur, DANIPS, Dy.SP (Narcotics).

Relentless efforts of A&N Police results in significant rise in registration of cases and recovery of contrabands. During the current year, A&N Police has registered 57 cases under NDPS Act with a recovery of 62.207 Kgs of Ganja, 3.183 Kgs of Methamphetamine, 27 Nos. Cannabis plants, 497 bottles of Codeine based syrup and 47 Nos. Alprazolam & Nitrazepam Tablets and effected arrest of 80 drug peddlers as compared to the last year with a registration of 38 cases under NDPS Act with a recovery of 29.547 Kgs of Ganja, 17.989 Kgs of Methamphetamine, 09 Nos. Cannabis plants, 14 bottles of Codeine based syrup and arrest of 57 drug peddlers.

General Public is requested to report any suspicious activities related to drug trafficking or substance abuse to the police immediately on the following telephone numbers- 112/100, 232586, 233307, 9474257242 & 9531856080. Together, we can create a safer and drug-free society for everyone.