Abandoned vehicle, but not empty: 129g of contraband found at Jowai Bypass

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaMay 7, 2025

West Jaintia Hills Police today recovered suspected contraband from an abandoned vehicle during a routine naka checking operation at Soomer, along the Jowai Bypass.

The police team detected a vehicle bearing registration number AS 06 AB 4098, which had been left unattended by its driver.

During inspection, 13 soap cases containing a total of 129.48 grams of suspected heroin were recovered.

Police said a case is being registered and further investigation is underway.