Nazira Police Seize 33.55 Grams of Suspected Heroin, Arrest 23-Year-Old Man

NAZIRA, October 13, 2026 — Nazira Police seized 33.55 grams of suspected heroin and arrested a 23-year-old man during a raid at Ligiripukhuri in Nazira Co-District on Sunday morning.

According to reports, a team from Nazira Model Police Station raided a residence in the area. The operation was led by Officer-in-Charge and Inspector Saranga Siddha Gogoi, along with Sub-Inspector Gunottam Gogoi.

During the raid, police seized the suspected heroin and arrested Hemanta Mesh, 23, who was allegedly involved in the drug trade for a considerable period.

Police subsequently registered Case No. 49/2026 against him under Sections 21(b) and 27 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

The accused was produced before the Judicial Magistrate in the co-district and remanded to judicial custody.

The operation comes amid continued efforts by the police and the Excise Department to curb the sale of narcotics, illicit liquor and cannabis in different parts of Nazira. Despite repeated enforcement drives and arrests, the illegal trade remains a challenge in the area.