8 people were arrested for peddling, using, and possessing drugs in Arunachal

The Tirap police arrested eight persons for possessing, consuming and peddling drugs during raids conducted in Old Tupi and Borduria villages, and in Engineer Colony here, in the last two days.

During the raids, the police recovered 1.12 gm of heroin and other incriminating substances from them.

The arrested persons have been identified as Topha Teyang (30), Yasom Teyang (32), Huhang Ramra (50), Sombang Lowang (45), Phangoi Siang (35), Thenya Lokho (41), Moklan Ramra (27), and Madhu Chetry (30).