Khowai, Tripura: A suspected drug trafficking attempt was reportedly intercepted by Khowai Police following a tip-off about the movement of narcotic substances through Nripen Chowmuhani on Sunday afternoon. 

Khowai Police

According to police information, OC Prajit Malakar received confidential intelligence regarding the suspected transportation of drugs through the area. Acting promptly, Khowai Police, with support from the Subhash Park Police Outpost, launched a surveillance and checking operation.

During the operation, a man was reportedly noticed moving suspiciously. Police detained him and conducted a search, during which 54 containers of suspected brown sugar were allegedly recovered.

The man was identified as Jayanta Debnath, who reportedly resides in the Bankar area near Khowai Police Station. He was subsequently taken to the police station for further investigation.

Police sources stated that a case had been registered under the NDPS Act. The accused is scheduled to be produced before the Khowai District and Sessions Court on Monday.

The investigation is expected to establish further details about the seized substance and whether any other individuals were involved in the suspected trafficking attempt.

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