NAMSAI, 3 Jun: The anti-drug squad (ADS) of Namsai police arrested seven drug peddlers and seized approximately 75.86 gram of suspected heroin from different locations in the district during the last one-and-half month.

A series of operations was carried out across the district by the ADS, led by SPDO Kengo Dirchi under the supervision of the SP, during which the arrests and seizures were made.

The Namsai police have also initiated action under the PIT NDPS Act against habitual drug offenders to prevent repeat offences and dismantle organized drug networks.

The district police appealed to all citizens to support the fight against drugs by sharing credible information regarding drug trafficking and related activities assuring that the identity of informants will be kept strictly confidential.