Billiground, Aug 17: Continuing zero tolerance against the illegal trade of narcotic drugs/substances in North & Middle Andaman District, the team of Police Station Billiground seized 05 Nos. Cannabis plants and affected arrest of one accused. 

On 16/08/2023, acting on a credible information about cultivation of cannabis plant at Duke Nagar, Ward No.2, Billiground, the Police team comprising SIs Deepak Kumar Xaxa , Manoj Lal, Silpa Dutta, HCs Pradeep Kumar Kindo & Amrita Bawali and PCs A. Anandh Kumar & Uday Kullu conducted raid at Duke Nagar under the presence and close supervision of Shri Vishesh Dhatterwal, DANIPS, SDPO Rangat and found 05 Nos. differently sized cannabis plants in the back side of the residence of the accused, which have been seized following  the codal formalities of NDPS Act. The total weight of the seized cannabis plants was found around 329 grams. Consequently, the accused namely Biswajit Halder S/o Shri Binoy Halder, 33 yrs R/o Duke Nagar was booked under the relevant section of NDPS Act.

The entire operation was carried out under the direct supervision of Ms. Geetanjali Khandelwal, IPS, SP (D) N&MA.

The general public and fisherman who are venturing in sea is requested to pass and share any credible information pertaining to sighting of foreign boats/nationals to their nearest Police Station or over phone No.100, 112 & 03192-273344. Their identity will be kept secretly and they will be suitability rewarded for their brave act.