Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Security Forces Seize Brown Sugar, Arrest Two in Arunachal
Security forces carried out an anti-drug operation in Arunachal Pradesh.
They found 233 grams of suspected brown sugar.
Officials said the drugs were worth about Rs 46.60 lakh.
The substance was hidden inside 21 soap cases.
Two people accused of selling drugs were arrested.
Assam Rifles, the Arunachal Pradesh Police, and the CRPF worked together.
The operation took place in the Namgoi area of Changlang district.
The seizure was intended to disrupt drug trafficking in the region.
Security forces seized 233 grams of suspected brown sugar in Changlang district.
Officials valued the seized contraband at approximately Rs 46.60 lakh.
Two alleged drug peddlers were arrested during the joint operation.
The drugs were concealed inside 21 soap cases.
Assam Rifles, Arunachal Pradesh Police, and the CRPF participated in the operation.
- Who
- Assam Rifles, Arunachal Pradesh Police, and the Central Reserve Police Force arrested two alleged drug peddlers.
- What
- Security forces seized 233 grams of suspected brown sugar valued at approximately Rs 46.60 lakh.
- When
- The operation was launched on September 16; the official statement was issued on Friday.
- Where
- The operation took place in the general area of Namgoi in Changlang district, Arunachal Pradesh.
- Why
- It was a joint anti-narcotics operation aimed at disrupting drug trafficking in the region.
- Seized substance
- 233 grams of suspected brown sugar
- Estimated value
- Approximately Rs 46.60 lakh
- Arrests
- Two alleged drug peddlers
- Concealment method
- Hidden inside 21 soap cases
- Operation area
- Namgoi, Changlang district, Arunachal Pradesh
- Participating forces
- Assam Rifles, Arunachal Pradesh Police, and the Central Reserve Police Force
- Operation date
- September 16