Itanagar, Feb 1: As a part of the Operation Dawn 2.0, police on Friday arrested a drug peddler and recovered 6 grams of suspected heroin after a brief chase in Nirjuli near here.
Acting on a tip-off, a police team was formed with Papu Hills police station officer in-charge Torum Mai leading the operation, Naharlagun Superintendent of Police Mihin Gambo said.
He said the team arrested 27-year-old Nabam Lucky.
During body search, the SP said the police recovered four vials containing 6 grams of heroin in presence of independent witnesses.
The accused was arrested and a case has been registered at Papu Hills police station under Section 21 (b) of the NDPS Act and further investigation on the case is underway, he said.