Port Blair, March 7: In the intervening night of 28-29/02/2024, acting on a specific intelligence input received from reliable source, a Police team comprising of Inspr. Vishal Ram, SHO PS CCS, SI Parvash, Head Constable Sanjit Madhu, Sanjay Kujur, Constable K. Rajendran and Kabita Dutta of PS CCS conducted raid at parking area of Corbyn’s Cove and seized 346 grams of Ganja from the possession of one Sarfaraz Alam S/o Shri. Jahangir Alam (32) yrs R/o Corbyn’s Cove, Port Blair and he was arrested on the spot following due procedure. The accused Sarfaraz Alam is owning an auto and he drives it himself. He was also arrested in the PS Aberdeen in connection with a POCSO case in the year 2020 and a IPC case in the year 2022.

The raid was conducted under the command of Dy. SP (CID) and under overall supervision of Shri Rajeev Ranjan, IPS, SP(CID). A case under relevant sections of NDPS Act-1985 has been registered at PS CCS and investigation is in progress.

The Andaman and Nicobar Police are committed in eradicating the drug menace in these islands, as evident from their efforts. In the year 2023, the A&N Police registered 77 NDPS cases, leading to the arrest of 112 accused persons, apprehended 02 juveniles and seizure of 85.825 Kgs of Illicit Ganja, 07.588 Kgs of Methamphetamine, 1.100 Kgs of Cocaine, 27 Nos. Cannabis plants (weight-02 Kgs 193 grams), 623 Nos. Alprazolam tablets, 07 Nos. Nitrazepam tablets and 497 Bottles of Codeine based Cough Syrup. In their ongoing battle against drugs, this year up to 06/03/2024, the A&N Police have registered 10 NDPS cases and apprehended 11 accused persons.

The general public is requested to inform about any credible information pertaining to sale or possession of contrabands or any other illegal activity on the following telephone numbers- 100, 232586, 233307, 9474257242 & 9531856080. The identity of the informer will be kept secret.