3 Arrested with heroin worth Rs 50 lakh

Kohima, Aug 25 (UNI) Police seized heroin worth Rs 50 lakh in the international market from two persons arrested yesterday in Dimapur.

Police said the accused, who had half a kilo of the narcotic, were looking for customers when they were arrested.

Based on the information given by the duo the kingpin, identified as Aghoto Thounghri of Latsar village, was also arrested.

During interrogation, Aghoto revealed that the heroin was bought for Rs 4 lakhs from some Burmese to be sold for Rs 6 lakhs in Dimapur.

On August 9, a woman was arrested with a kilo of heroin.

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