Two men from Assam were arrested while in the possession of 57.51 grams of heroin near the Banalari showroom in Mawlai along the Shillong-Guwahati road.
Based on credible intelligence, the Anti Narcotic Task Force (ANTF) East Khasi Hills in collaboration with Mawlai Police station intercepted a Tata Sumo coming from Guwahati towards Shillong and arrested the two persons.
The arrested persons are identified as Abdul Mukit (43) of Siverchak, Kamramganj, Assam and Sawrupananda Mohanta (38) of Mohanpur in Cachar, Assam.
Besides the drug packed in five soap boxes, police also seized four mobile phones, EPIC, PAN, two ATM cards and a driving licence.
A case has been registered at Mawlai Police Station and further investigation is underway.