Naxalbari, 05th February: Two youths were arrested by the police in Naxalbari for possession of drugs. The arrested individuals have been identified as Samuel Risant Singh and Animesh Chhetri.
As per the forest department sources, Naxalbari police conducted an operation in the Kalabari forest area after receiving a tip-off. During the operation, the two suspects were apprehended. Upon searching them, the officials recovered 26 grams of brown sugar from their possession.
The police also seized a scooty used for the illicit activity. The recovered drugs are estimated to be worth over a lakh rupees in the market. Both suspects have been presented in the Siliguri court on Wednesday, and the police are continuing their investigation into the matter.