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Guwahati Police bust drug hideout: 2 arrested; heroin, cash seized

The operation resulted in the arrest of two suspected drug peddlers Mintu Rahman (28) from Ganesh Nagar and Md Dhon Ali (41) from Mangaldoi.

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GUWAHATI, Nov 28: The Guwahati Police, in a joint operation led by the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the City Police Commissionerate and the Chandmari Police Station, conducted a successful raid on a drug hideout at House No. 46, Haldinari, Noonmati, the city police officials informed on Thursday.

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The operation resulted in the arrest of two suspected drug peddlers Mintu Rahman (28) from Ganesh Nagar and Md Dhon Ali (41) from Mangaldoi.

Taking to the micro-blogging site X, the Guwahati Police stated, “SOG CGPD along with a team from Chandmari PS raided a drugs hideout at H No 46, Haldinari in Noonmati & arrested 2 drugs peddler – Mintu Rahman (28) of Ganesh Nagar & Md Dhon Ali (41) of Mangaldoi.”

During the raid, the police seized a significant quantity of suspected heroin, including 50 vials weighing 68 grams, along with 550 empty vials, suggesting a larger distribution network.

Additionally, the officials confiscated four mobile phones, ten empty soap cases, and three vehicles: two scooters (AS01ED9930 & AS02X4814) and a car (AS01BK6723) fitted with an unauthorized red siren light. A cash amount of Rs 61,500 was also recovered.

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The police have initiated legal proceedings against the arrested individuals.

“50 vials of suspected heroin, weighing 68 gms, 550 empty vials, 4 mobile phones, 10 empty soap cases, 2 scooters (AS01ED9930 & AS02X4814), 1 car (AS01BK6723) fitted with red siren light & ₹61,500 in cash were recovered and seized. Legal action initiated”, the Guwahati Police added.

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