Drug Bust Near Ranipool Leads to Arrests, Including Police Personnel in Sikkim
Drug Bust Near Ranipool Leads to Arrests, Including Police Personnel in Sikkim
Gangtok, May 1 : A routine vehicle check near Ranipool Police Station led to a major drug seizure and subsequent arrests, including that of a police personnel, highlighting a significant breakthrough in Sikkim’s ongoing crackdown on narcotics.
According to officials, a vehicle bearing registration number SK-01-TA-2660 (Alto K10) was intercepted at a drop gate near Ranipool. The driver, identified as 28-year-old Kishan Turi from Banarhat in West Bengal, was found carrying a substantial quantity of banned substances. Authorities recovered 2,160 capsules of Spasmo Proxyvon and 150 Nitrosun tablets, reportedly hidden in different parts of the vehicle.
A case was promptly registered under the provisions of the Sikkim Anti-Drugs Act (SADA), 2006, and an investigation was launched. During questioning, the accused allegedly disclosed that the drugs were intended for delivery to an individual in Gangtok.
Further investigation led to the identification and arrest of a police personnel suspected to be linked to the case. Officials have not disclosed additional details but confirmed that the probe is ongoing.
Sikkim Police reiterated its strict zero-tolerance stance against drug trafficking and substance abuse. Authorities emphasized that action will be taken against anyone found involved, regardless of their position or affiliation.
The development underscores the state’s intensified efforts to combat the drug menace and maintain law enforcement integrity.
(Extracted From Police Pres Release, Gtk SPO)
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