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Crime
Arunachal Man Arrested After Drugs and Italy-Made Pistol Seized in Tinsukia
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 04 Aug 2026, 11:29 PM
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Police in Tinsukia, Assam, seized a cache of drugs along with an Italy-made pistol, leading to the arrest of an Arunachal Pradesh resident.
Earlier this week, officers of the Tinsukia Police Department conducted a search operation that uncovered a supply of illicit drugs and an Italy-made pistol. The seized weapons and narcotics were found in a storage unit located near the city’s main market.
The investigation identified the suspect as a resident of Arunachal Pradesh, who was taken into custody at the scene. Police officials confirmed that the individual had been in possession of the pistol and the drugs, and that he was arrested without any resistance.
The seized items have been secured for forensic examination, and the case has been forwarded to the local prosecuting authority. Authorities have urged the public to report any suspicious activity related to drug trafficking or illegal firearms.
Tinsukia police have reiterated their commitment to curbing drug smuggling and illegal arms trade in the region, citing this operation as part of a broader crackdown on criminal networks.
No further details about the quantity of drugs or the exact nature of the pistol have been released at this time.
The investigation identified the suspect as a resident of Arunachal Pradesh, who was taken into custody at the scene. Police officials confirmed that the individual had been in possession of the pistol and the drugs, and that he was arrested without any resistance.
The seized items have been secured for forensic examination, and the case has been forwarded to the local prosecuting authority. Authorities have urged the public to report any suspicious activity related to drug trafficking or illegal firearms.
Tinsukia police have reiterated their commitment to curbing drug smuggling and illegal arms trade in the region, citing this operation as part of a broader crackdown on criminal networks.
No further details about the quantity of drugs or the exact nature of the pistol have been released at this time.