32.82 Grams of Suspected Brown Sugar Seized at New Rangpo Check Post, Namchi Resident Arrested

32.82 Grams of Suspected Brown Sugar Seized at New Rangpo Check Post, Namchi Resident Arrested

Rangpo, October 9 : In a major crackdown on suspected narcotics trafficking, police seized 32.82 grams of suspected brown sugar from a Maruti Swift car at the New Rangpo Check Post near Atal Setu Bridge on the night of October 8, 2026.

The vehicle, bearing registration number SK 01 T 9904, was being driven by Amit Rai, 38, son of Binod Rai and a resident of Samardong in Namchi district.

During a search of the vehicle, officials reportedly recovered 32.82 grams of suspected brown sugar. The accused was subsequently arrested, and a case has been registered under the relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.

Further investigation into the matter is underway.

[New Rangpo, Sikkim] [Brown Sugar Seizure] [NDPS Act]

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