Police from the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) arrested six persons from Mawiong here, and seized five soap boxes containing 64.1 grams of heroin from their possession.
The arrested persons are identified as Shanborlang Khongwir (32) of Mawlai Mawiong, Bringson Kharumlong (35) of Mawlai Mawtawar, Kitboklang Nongsiej (29) of Mawlai Umrynjah, Return Dhar (40) of Mawlai Nongmali-III, Wanlambok Lyngdoh (25) of Mawpat and Richard Marbaniang (24) of New Nongstoiñ.
Police also seized cash of Rs 1.29 lakh, a Maruti car bearing registration number ML 05 E 8363, a Yamaha R15 bike with registration number ML 05 AC 9261 and seven mobile phones.