Nishar Mohammed
Port Blair, Apr 02: Addressing a press conference, Mr. Sanjay Kumar Tyagi, DIGP, A& N Police today stated that the vigilance of the Andaman Police has been intensified in view of the upcoming elections. “We are conducting checks everywhere to ensure that any news of illegal liquor or narcotics being sold can be intercepted,” he emphasized. “You may have noticed that recently we have been consistently seizing illegal liquor, and just yesterday, based on information received, we intercepted a consignment of marijuana being brought through a courier,” he added.
As per details, acting on specific intelligence indicating the transportation of contraband via courier services, a specialized team of Anti-Narcotics Police Station comprising Insp. S Kannan, SHO Anti-Narcotics Police Station, SI Mohd Rahil Islam, HC/786 Abdul Salaam, PC/2836 M. Raja which was led by Mr. Vishesh Dhatterwal, DANIPS, Dy.SP (Narcotics), CID, conducted a raid at main Post Office, Aberdeen, Port Blair. The raid resulted in arrest of one person namely Mr G Neeraj S/o Late P Gopal, student of B.A (Political Science), Jawaharlal Nehru Rajkeeya Mahavidyaya, Port Blair, Resident of Pongichaun, Port Blair with possession of a parcel containing 325 grams of Ganja which was transported from mainland through Government postal courier services.
A case under relevant section of NDPS Act-1985 has been registered at Anti-Narcotics Police Station and further investigation is in progress.
The raid took place under the overall supervision of Mr. Rajeev Ranjan, IPS, SP (CID), A&N Islands.
General Public is requested to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to drug trafficking or substance abuse to the police immediately on the following telephone numbers- 112/100, 232586, 233307, 9434299028 & 9531856080. Together, we can create a safer and drug-free society for everyone.
